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 ...

Nail biting and thumb sucking are common habits in children, which are often seen in their formative years. Though these behaviors may seem harmless at first glance, they can have long-term ...

Nail biting, also known as onychophagia, can have several causes. It's a common habit among children and can mean different things, from simple boredom to anxiety or stress. Anxiety or Stress: Kids ...

Researches now say parents who struggle to get their children to quit thumb-sucking may have a surprising upside. They say the habit may be protective against some common allergies. Children who ...

“Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses and fungi to enter. This may lead to an infection called paronychia, which causes inflammation of the nail fold,” ...

Quitting nail biting can be as difficult as quitting smoking. According to the NIH, the habit (“onychophagia”) is a chronic condition that is repetitive and compulsive in nature. “Stress, anxiety, ...

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 ...