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 ...

Your nose is a vital organ that plays a central role in bodily functions like breathing and smelling. However, there are additional functions that your nose participates in. Likewise, there are a few ...

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, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Few openly admit it, but everyone picks their nose. Whether you’re ...

The two major types of cetaceans appear to have evolved their characteristic blowholes through different anatomical transformations, according to a study being presented at the American Association ...

Those who admitted to nose picking were 3.8 times as likely to catch the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as those who claimed that they didn't. (Photo by Max ...

New research challenges beliefs about Neandertal noses and cold adaptation. The scientists analysed a rare skull revealing unexpected nasal anatomy details. Findings overturn theories linking big ...

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That’s one way to “pick” up a virus. Those who pick their noses are more at risk of catching COVID-19, a study has found. The study, published in PLOS One, examined COVID infection rates in 219 ...