Picking scabs on wounds Sure scabs are itchy, but the wound may not heal properly if touched by dirty fingers. And, even when the wound does heal, there may be discoloration of the skin ...

Nose-picking is a habit many of us would rather not admit to, but it's nearly universal. The act itself, followed by the consumption of what you find, might seem like nothing more than a bad habit ...

If nose-picking is a new habit, something in their nose, like excess mucus, may be causing irritation. Sometimes, allergies , dryness, or an infection can cause discomfort and lead to nose-picking.

Despite everything you may have heard from your mom, picking your nose and eating what you find may have some health benefits, according to a biochemistry professor at the University of Saskatchewan ...

Prince Philip having a good old nose mine at the Braemar Highland Games last year (Picture: Getty Images) Try not to be sick, but – apparently it’s ok for people to pick their noses and eat it.

Possible nose-picking motivations include alleviating discomfort, getting a small amount of hydration from the mucus, or even to reduce bacteria’s ability to attach to teeth.. The unsettling ...

Picking your nose and eating it is VERY dangerous to your health Depending on where you are and where your hands have been, this could introduce some serious nasties into your body.

Nose picking: Go ahead and eat it — it could be good for you Biochemist wants to study whether gobbling up their own mucous is kids’ way of training their immune system by exposing it to ...

First up: Nose picking. Some kids seem like they’re digging for gold 24-7 — no matter how many times you tell them to get their finger out of their nose, you turn around and they’re at it again.

If nose picking and the boogers that either get gobbled up (retch) or wiped on your couch (gag) are a recurring problem in your family, read on. As you’ve probably guessed, children pick their ...

They did find one study which suggested that nose-picking could spread bacteria in a harmful manner. Another said that eating snot could stop bacteria from sticking to teeth, so it might be good ...