Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tension and stress are often the triggers for nail-biting, says paediatrician Monika Niehaus. Jens Schierenbeck/dpa Many children ...

Trying to break your nail-biting habit but can't seem to make it stick? It's not uncommon, especially if you're an adult nail-biter. Old habits die hard, as they say, and this one's no exception. It ...

Nail-biting–You’ll notice it in the car seat line, during story time, and at soccer. Tiny fingers drift to tiny teeth. Maybe they chew until the nails are ragged. Maybe they pick at the side-skin ...

Nail biting is often dismissed as a bad habit, something parents scold children for or adults try to hide during meetings and social occasions. Yet for millions of people, stopping isn't nearly as ...

If you’re someone who bites their nails, you’ve probably been told to just stop countless times. But here’s what those well-meaning advice-givers don’t understand — your nail-biting habit isn’t just a ...

Nail biting, or onychophagia, is a common condition in which individuals habitually bite their nails and the surrounding areas. People may develop this behavior for a number of reasons, and it can ...

When body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are discussed, the conditions that typically come to mind include trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking). However, one ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nail biting is a common habit that’s difficult to break. New research finds that certain repetitive ...

Breaking a nail-biting habit can feel like an uphill battle, but there’s hope. I can personally attest to friends who have told me nail-biting polishes made all the difference for them. The best ...