Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should stop.

When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental.

If you’re a devoted pet parent, chances are you and your cat share a strong bond—but even the closest companions can have ...

Researchers identify the TRPV4 ion channel as the body's internal "stop scratching" signal, offering new hope for chronic itch relief.

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Cat scratches can cause more than rabies; watch for infections, tetanus, and cat scratch fever.

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When Jane Mundye rang her GP in tears over her incessant itch, she was at her wits’ end. Having first gone to her doctor in August last year with what she assumed were insect bites, she was told it ...

For the first 16 minutes, the North Harrison and Corydon Central girls' basketball teams went tooth and nail at each other in their own Big Cat classic last Tuesday night. The second half went ...

My skin is constantly itchy. What could be the cause? Dr Philippa Kaye answers: Itching could be due to a hidden allergy. In some cases, it can also be an early sign of organ failure. Known medically ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – This bitter cold weather can also bring on painful and annoying side effects to your health, even if they are not too serious, especially to your eyes, skin, and nose. You may ...