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 ...

Did you bite your nails today? While it might seem harmless, nail biting can actually increase your risk of infection. “Nail biting can cause small injuries around the nail, allowing bacteria, viruses ...

A doctor has revealed the gruesome reason you should never bite your fingernails. The common habit could result in a painful infection - and even amputation in extreme cases. It is thought that almost ...

“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,” ...

On Wednesday, I bit my nails.<br><br>OK, that's not a fair sentence. For about 30 years, I've bitten my nails. But I bit them on Wednesday. I bit my left thumbnail down a bit lower than I should have.