Nose picking may be more than just a social faux pas. A study out of Australia suggests there may be a link between nose picking and developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease. The study — titled ...

It is unclear whether or not eating boogers has any benefits. However, some evidence suggests that this habit could expose the body to germs. In a study from 1995, 91% of people admitted to picking ...

Let’s face it: everyone has picked their nose at some point, but what happens when that habit takes a surprising twist? Booger eating, or mucophagy, is one of those behaviours people laugh about but ...

It's a common practice among young people, and quite a few adults are guilty of it too. Nose picking might not be the most socially acceptable behaviour, but it can feel satisfying at the time.

It's been a rough week for nose-pickers around the world, with a torrent of news headlines loudly declaring "scary evidence" has been found showing Alzheimer's disease is linked with a bit of ...