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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...