While often considered taboo, nose picking in public represents a complex behavior pattern that deserves scientific examination. Research reveals surprising insights about this common habit and its ...

People picking their noses is a very common habit. Almost everyone does it, often without even noticing. On average, studies show people pick their nose about four times a day, with some doing it much ...

*New research has raised concerns about nose picking and its potential link to Alzheimer’s disease. A recent letter in the American Journal of the Medical Sciences suggests that this habit might be a ...

Back in 2022, we briefly mentioned that an aye-aye had been caught on film "digging for gold," i.e., practicing rhinotillexis, or, in other words, picking its nose. However, somehow, we failed to ...

A study published in 2022 revealed a tenuous but plausible link between picking your nose and increasing the risk of developing dementia. In cases where picking at your nose damages internal tissues, ...