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

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Building on their pioneering 2018 research into how some of the body's cells, such as neurons and cardiac tissue, communicate via ions that flow through cellular channels, chemists at the University ...

These giant soft pretzels are made from a basic yeast dough, shaped by hand, briefly treated before baking, and finished in a hot oven. The process focuses on texture, creating a chewy interior with a ...

A new unified theory connects two fundamental domains of modern quantum physics: It joins two opposite views of how a single exotic particle behaves in a many-body system, namely as a mobile or static ...

Every year, the first snowfall sends my skin from zero to 100 on the dryness scale. My instinct was always to pile on rich body lotions and butters (you know, my skincare out of the shower), but I’ve ...

Is it just me, or did winter weather arrive out of nowhere this year? Practically overnight, temperatures dropped well below freezing, and with them went any trace of moisture in my skin. My legs, ...

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L'Occitane is an iconic brand when it comes to body care, but the brand's signature shea butter hand cream is especially beloved and top-rated. With nearly 2K reviews, this cream is a lifesaver during ...

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