Scientists uncover mechanism behind the need to scratch an itch
Scratching an itch is almost irresistible — even though it can make a problem worse. Now researchers have discovered a ...
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Scratching an itch is so good, and so bad
Scratching an itch can bring a contradictory wave of pleasure and misery. A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this ...
The Itch Paradox: Why Scratching Hurts but Also Heals
Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...
The 7 common conditions you don’t need to see a GP about – as pharmacy service could free up 40 million appointments
STRUGGLING to nab an appointment with your GP to get your earache or sore throat seen too? No need to wait till a slot opens up – you can beat the queue and get those and five more ...