We’ve all been there: that impossible-to-reach itch that has you twisting, stretching, and generally looking ridiculous while ...

If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about. Nail’d it! Scratching an itchy rash can feel ...

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research used a mouse model of a kind of eczema known as allergic contact dermatitis, ...

A couple of years after a kind doctor rhythmically thumped a series of “tender points” and declared me diagnosed with ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Your parents were right: Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal Science that uncovers how scratching aggravates ...

Sibel Health, a leader in wearable biosensing and digital health, today announced that it has been awarded a competitive grant from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to advance towards full ...

Stan the bactrian camel captured the world’s attention when he was filmed adorably scratching an itch on a snow day at ...

Mosquito bites are itchy and we tend to scratch itchy things. The scratching feels good in the short term but tends to hasten and exacerbate swelling and inflammation. This leads to more scratching ...

Various types of itch have been described, including those related to skin disease, systemic disease, nerve fiber damage, and psychiatric or psychologic conditions. At any given time, patients may ...

It starts with a little itch for many people in late winter. The days get longer. The potholes take over the streets of Spokane. Dormant trees begin to come back to life. Anglers check to see if their ...