The bad habit of nail-biting is much more common than you might think. Some studies have found that about one-quarter of children bite their nails habitually (Ghanizadeh & Shekoohi, 2011); others say ...

Up until a few years ago, I'd been a nail biter for more than two decades. I'd bite while watching TV. During a stressful work meeting. At the movies (can confirm, bitten nails and salty popcorn don't ...

Whether you’re a maximalist or a minimalist, the nail trends of 2026 are already shaping up to be some of the chicest we’ve seen in years. From clean girl nail illuminators to playful halo manicures, ...

Not exactly. Turns out your unsightly nails aren't the worst of your problems. Nail-biting can actually lead to a few other health issues, says Robin Evans, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at ...

I’ve been biting my nails for 40 years. I had given up on trying to break this bad habit. Colleagues would encourage me to stop, saying it was unprofessional. My wife would suggest I stop citing past ...

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 ...