Eating boogers (or bogies) is the key to a happier and healthier life. You might be reading that last sentence over for the third time, but that’s exactly what scientists are saying they’ve recently ...

Whether it's allergy season or not, warm or frigid outside and regardless of your age, boogers can clog up your nose and impede your breathing. There are many ways of removing boogers from your nose, ...

Over 90% of adults pick their noses, and many people end up eating those boogers. But it turns out snacking on snot is a bad idea. Boogers trap invading viruses and bacteria before they can enter your ...

Some people suggest that picking your nose and eating boogers boosts the immune system. However, no scientific evidence supports this. In fact, eating it may cause negative health effects. Mucus, also ...

Everyone picks their nose. Some even eat boogers. Science says it is common. Some think it boosts immunity. But there is no proof. Doctors warn of bacteria and infections. Nose picking can cause ...

It is unclear whether or not eating boogers has any benefits. However, some evidence suggests that this habit could expose the body to germs. In a study from 1995, 91% of people admitted to picking ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WASHINGTON — A study suggests that picking ...

If you’ve ever been around kids for any length of time, you’ve surely asked yourself: Why, why on Earth, would a person eat the inner contents of their disgusting nose? The most basic answer is: Kids ...

Let’s face it: everyone has picked their nose at some point, but what happens when that habit takes a surprising twist? Booger eating, or mucophagy, is one of those behaviours people laugh about but ...