A bobcat kitten has returned back into her natural habitat after spending four months of rehabilitation at the San Diego ...

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.

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

Some breeds do have predictable problems. Flat-faced dogs are more likely to struggle with breathing. Larger dogs are more prone to joint disease. Dogs with floppy ears get more ear infections. None ...

Bathing can soothe irritated skin when done thoughtfully. Using gentle, moisturizing soap-free pet shampoos helps replenish ...

Spring is a season full of fresh blooms, longer days, and outdoor adventures—but it can also bring sneezes, itchiness, and ...

Repeated skin rashes, inflamed ears or itchy paws can quickly worry any dog or cat owner. What's wrong with my pet?

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 ...

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 ...

Perimenopause, followed by menopause, often arrives quietly and without warning. Perimenopause is that in-between phase marked by hormonal fluctuations, unpredictable periods and sudden symptoms that ...