New research suggests a surprising and potentially concerning link between a common habit—picking your nose—and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in 2022 revealed a tenuous ...

A study published in 2022 found a tenuous but plausible link between picking your nose and an increased risk of developing dementia. In cases where picking at your nose causes internal tissue damage, ...

Well, it’snot good news for most people. Some 90% of the population picks their nose — sometimes several times a day. This may seem like a harmless habit, but frequently digging for gold may have dire ...

We teach kids not to do it. It's unsanitary. It's just plain gross to see. Let's be real, though. Most of us pick our noses - some 91% according to the only (small and old) study that seems to have ...

Researchers are investigating the theory that trauma to the nasal lining can transmit germs to the brain, potentially triggering the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. Well, it’s not good news for most ...