Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

The man in his 40s, who was not identified, had been on the carnivore diet for 8 months when he started to notice the discoloration on the palms of his hands, his elbows and the soles of his feet, ...

Scratching is something most of us do mindlessly. It doesn’t have to be a big deal, unless it is in hard to reach place. But ...

Itch-scratching is a paradox. It can be both bad and good for you, a new scientific study suggests. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! According to the University of ...

Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria decline ...

The Las Vegas valley’s extremely dry climate can impact anyone’s skin, especially during the winter months. “The little bit ...

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As temperatures drop, many people experience dry, red, and itchy skin, a condition that often worsens in winter.

Nigerians have a weird way of interpreting things. But whether these superstitions work or not, is a talk for another day.

After 8 months on a high-fat carnivore diet a Florida man faced a shocking health crisis with severe symptoms and a rare ...