Many children have the habit of biting their nails. Maybe yours does too. What are the possible consequences? Why do they do it? And how can you get them to stop? Tension and stress are often the ...

Dear Heloise: Biting my fingernails has been a lifelong habit that I just can't stop. I always seem to have a finger in my mouth. I'm not sure why I started. My nails are a disgrace, and at my age, it ...

So, nail biting-kind of a cringe-worthy habit, but ultimately nbd, right? Not exactly. Turns out your unsightly nails aren't the worst of your problems. Nail-biting can actually lead to a few other ...

Maintaining healthy nails can be challenging, especially if you tend to chew on cuticles or bite nails during stressful times ...

Nail-biting is the most common of the many habits that children pick up. Up to six in 10 children will bite their nails at some point (Baghchechi et al 2020, KidsHealth nd). The good news is that your ...

Do you bite your nails when you’re nervous, bored or stressed? If so, it’s time to call it quits. Biting your nails is a compulsive habit and it’s often out of one’s control. But there are some ...

Health experts have warned that individuals who habitually bite their fingernails are at increased risk of having stomach or gut infections, dental damage, and permanent nail deformities. The ...

DEAR HELOISE: Biting my fingernails has been a lifelong habit that I just can't stop. I always seem to have a finger in my mouth. I'm not sure why I started. My nails are a disgrace, and at my age, it ...

DEAR HELOISE: Biting my fingernails has been a lifelong habit that I just can’t stop. I always seem to have a finger in my mouth. I’m not sure why I started. My nails are a disgrace, and at my age, it ...