But the nail bed is also a hub for bacteria to grow, and biting nails may transmit pathogens into the body. Nail disorder expert Richard Scher, dermatologist at New York's Weill Cornell Medical ...

A woman’s nail-picking habit landed her in the ER. Her experience inspired a PSA video that racked up over 3.5 million likes.

But when should owners be concerned about nail biting? I spoke to vet Dr. Kelly Hood to hear what she has to say on the matter. If your pooch doesn't have enough to keep them entertained, such as ...

These include pulling, picking, biting, or scraping one's hair, skin, or nails. The disorders include trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling), dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking ...

Nail biting might seem like a harmless thing to do but the consequences can be larger than expected. A woman named Bre who is guilty of biting her nails shared her experience on TikTok.

It is very common for young children to suck their thumbs or put their hands in their mouths and nail biting can be a natural extension of this. Although it can be made worse by anxiety ...

It's "nail-biting work", and it feels as if the pair are in "extreme danger" for much of the film: a "hidden camera could be detected or a slip of the tongue could expose them" at any moment.