Often brushed off as a harmless habit, chronic nail biting is a serious concern rooted in more than just nerves. Discover why ...

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Nail biting, or onychophagia as it's called medically, is very common. Up to 30% of the population does it, according ...

However, one of the most prevalent—and often underaddressed—is onychophagia, or chronic nail biting. Though frequently dismissed as a harmless habit, onychophagia can significantly affect both ...