Well, it’snot good news for most people. Some 90% of the population picks their nose — sometimes several times a day. This may seem like a harmless habit, but frequently digging for gold may have dire ...

When creams, serums, and spot treatments aren’t enough to clear stubborn acne, Accutane is typically the go-to intervention. But lately, it’s been gaining attention for a different—and unexpected—perk ...

A blocked nose, medically known as nasal congestion, can make simple tasks like breathing, sleeping or concentrating feel frustratingly difficult. Often also described as a stuffy nose, a blocked nose ...

For as long as I can remember, I have suffered with a runny nose. I've never actually been to a doctor to be assessed. What can I do to end this annoying problem? Dr Philippa Kaye answers: A ...

Picking your nose might not be the most socially acceptable practice, but that doesn't stop young and old doing it all the time. However, beyond being rather unpleasant to witness, one specialist has ...

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, ...

A pimple inside the nose can form when a pore is clogged by dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria. Do not use acne medication like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid inside the nose, as they can cause ...

This time of year, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is a nearly inescapable earworm. Rudolph, the old song goes, is bullied for having a nose so bright it glows (like a lightbulb!). But one Christmas ...

Nose scabs usually heal on their own, but keeping the nose moist can help. Avoid picking your nose to prevent scabs and potential infections. A scab is a hardened, protective cover for an injury or ...

Since the dawn of civilization, leeches have been firmly attached to medicine. Therapeutic bloodsuckers are seen in murals decorating the tombs of 18 th dynasty Egyptian pharaohs. They got their ...