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That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the ...

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An unnamed 22-year-old man in Israel suffered from an extremely rare condition that caused him to be allergic to his own orgasms, according to a report in the American Journal of Case Reports.

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The research highlights why avoiding scratching is essential for healthier skin. Scratching may feel good in the moment, but it often makes rashes worse by increasing inflammation. While it can help ...

An itchy rash can be frustrating, and scratching often feels like the only relief. However, new research confirms that giving ...

A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an ...

A new chemical compound has been making a big impression in the fight against cancer in recent years. Now it seems EBC-46, ...

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...