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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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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