The real reason for nail-biting and other 'bad habits,' according to psychologists

The real reason for nail-biting and other ‘bad habits,’ according to psychologists

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nail-biting, procrastination and avoidance are often framed as bad habits we can’t control, but a new psychology book argues that they’re more like survival strategies that may have once protected us. In “Controlled Explosions in Mental Health,” clinical psychologist Dr. Charlie Heroot-Maitland examined why people stick with…

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Infertility, Pregnancy Loss & Low Parity Linked to Higher Osteoporosis Risk in Menopausal Women

Infertility, Pregnancy Loss & Low Parity Linked to Higher Osteoporosis Risk in Menopausal Women

Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 14:03 IST When a woman experiences infertility, repeated miscarriages, or low parity, it is not just about fertility; it is about her long-term health. Integrating bone health into fertility care can help clinicians identify at-risk women decades earlier. (Representative Image) Emerging evidence is reshaping how clinicians understand women’s bone health after…

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Breakthrough device promises to detect glucose without needles

Breakthrough device promises to detect glucose without needles

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The idea of tracking blood sugar without needles has challenged health tech for years. For people with diabetes, constant monitoring is critical, yet the tools remain uncomfortable and invasive. Finger pricks hurt. Traditional continuous glucose monitors still sit under the skin. That daily burden adds up fast….

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Heavy Bleeding, Fibroids & Pelvic Pain: When Do Women Need A Hysterectomy?

Heavy Bleeding, Fibroids & Pelvic Pain: When Do Women Need A Hysterectomy?

Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 18:37 IST With awareness and careful guidance, most women can achieve relief from heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and fibroids without resorting to hysterectomy unnecessarily. A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove a woman’s uterus. Prolonged periods, heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, or fibroids are common problems affecting many women today. In most…

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