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Do you bite your nails when you’re nervous, bored or stressed? If so, it’s time to call it quits. Biting your nails is a compulsive habit and it’s often out of one’s control. But there are some ...

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 ...

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Maintaining healthy nails can be challenging, especially if you tend to chew on cuticles or bite nails during stressful times (looking at you, packed holiday calendar!). Fortunately, savvy shoppers ...

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 ...

Q: I have bitten my fingernails for years. I've stopped several times for as long as six months, but just like a smoker, I can't kick the habit for good. The biggest problem is when I'm reading, ...