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 ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid scratching them. But new research explains why you might want to hold off ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...