Nose-picking is linked to a higher spread of COVID, according to a new study from Amsterdam University Medical Centers. A chief health officer weighed in on the risk.

A study on mice done in Australia suggests that nose picking or plucking the nose hairs may increase a risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. More study is needed, the authors note.

Nose pickers are more at risk of contracting COVID, the study suggested. Getty Images/iStockphoto The majority of study participants, 85%, admitted to finding themselves thoughtlesslly picking ...

Nose-picking is a common habit among children, but there are things you can do to stop this behavior. Learn how to put a stop ...

Habitual nose picking is associated with an increased risk of contracting the coronavirus, researchers in the Netherlands found. A new study, published Wednesday in PLOS ONE, showed that nearly 85 ...

Could picking your nose be bad for your brain? According to one report, it could be possible. However, an expert says, there's no need to panic if you engage in the bad habit.

Currently, there is little research suggesting that nose picking may increase your risk of Alzheimer’s. However, much more research is needed.

Nose picking is a natural habit — children who have not yet learned social norms realize early on that the fit between their forefinger and a nostril is pretty good.

How to Stop Picking Your Nose Identify the Cause. Understanding why you pick your nose is the first step toward stopping the behavior. If your nose feels dry, irritated, or blocked frequently ...

Over time, the act of picking the nose can become ingrained, and individuals may continue to do it without even thinking about it. 4. Stress or anxiety. Stress and anxiety can also trigger nose ...

One thing I didn't expect to do this week was laugh my head off at a video of a lemur picking its nose. But here we are. Even if you're grossed out, it's worth sticking around to learn why ...