Nose-picking

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New research links the habit of nose picking to Alzheimer's disease (Times of India)

A recent study published in Biomolecules has raised concerns about nose-picking, which was previously thought to be a harmless habit. The study suggests that ...

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Could nose-picking lead to Alzheimer's disease? (TheGrio)

In this new study, researchers discovered the brain can sometimes produce beta-amyloid as a defense mechanism to germs introduced through the nasal cavity. “ ...

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Nose picking linked to dementia: Report (WFLA)

Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease might be partially caused by pathogens entering the brain through the olfactory system.

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Persistent Nose Picking Could Increase Your Risk of Developing ... (WSFM)

Did you know that picking your nose could have serious consequences for your brain health? Recent research from Western Sydney University has revealed a ...

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Alzheimer's disease may be 'partially caused' by picking your nose ... (PhilSTAR Life)

Think twice before you decide to pick your nose with your unclean finger as a new study suggested that this may cause a higher risk of developing ...

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What is Rhinotillexomania? How nose picking may lead to ... (Sportskeeda)

The term Rhinotillexomania is used to refer to a condition of compulsive nose picking. This habit is recognized as a psychiatric disorder.

Nose picking habit may lead to Alzheimer's disease: Study (Daily Pioneer)

If you are a chronic nose picker, then beware. Medically termed rhinotillexomania, chronic nose picking has long been considered an innocuous habit, ...

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Frequently nose-picking leading cause of progressive dementia: Study (WION)

Researchers at Western Sydney University found that nose-picking introduces certain germs into the nasal cavity, which trigger the brain to produce beta-amyloid ...

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Picking your nose may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says (KSBY San Luis Obispo News)

This overgrowth of germs from the nasal cavity could cause unnoticed brain infections marked by inflammation, which activates the release of amyloid-beta ...

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Nose picking linked to dementia: Report (WFLA)

Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease might be partially caused by pathogens entering the brain through the olfactory system.

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If you're going to pick your nose, scientists recommend washing your ... (The Indianapolis Star)

If you're going to pick your nose, this study recommends washing your hands first.

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Picking your nose may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says (KERO 23ABC News)

This overgrowth of germs from the nasal cavity could cause unnoticed brain infections marked by inflammation, which activates the release of amyloid-beta ...

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Picking your nose may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says (WPTV.com)

The next time someone tells you to stop picking your nose, they may be concerned for your brain health, not just your manners.

Scientists Reveal How Nose-Picking Could Increase Risk of ... (ScienceAlert)

A new review advances the hypothesis that nose picking could play a role in increasing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease – and the link is one that ...

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