It feels oh so good to scratch an itch, but exactly how much pleasure we get from scratching depends on exactly where on the body the itch is, a new study says. Digging your nails into an itch on your ...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered new insights into the dual nature of scratching an itch, indicating that while it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost immune ...

Medical science has deciphered many of the body’s workings, down to the level of the gene, and isn’t too far from using stem cells to repair its hobbled organs. But in many ways, the human body ...

Most of us experience an itch from time to time and know it's usually nothing to worry about. But when scratching becomes ...

Scratching is a natural response to irritation, but when it becomes a persistent habit, it may signal deeper psychological issues. While many dismiss frequent scratching as merely annoying, research ...

When you have a pesky itch, scratching brings blissful relief—at first. But then the more you scratch, the more you itch, in a vicious cycle that ends up being more frustrating than satisfying. Now ...

There is talk therapy, physical therapy and even massage therapy, but a new type of therapeutic approach is becoming increasingly popular. Back scratching therapy. Popping up in major cities across ...

Itching is usually harmless and is often caused by dry skin. It can sometimes be caused by an underlying health problem, however, such as a skin condition or a thyroid problem. You may also feel itchy ...

Move over, massages. There’s a new self-care routine in town, and if anyone needs it, it’s Deco’s Alex Miranda. He threw out his back throwing back margaritas for Cinco de Mayo. Doctors said it’ll ...