But there’s more to scratching than gating in the spinal cord. Deep brain structures stimulated by touch send signals back ...

We’ve all been there: that impossible-to-reach itch that has you twisting, stretching, and generally looking ridiculous while ...

People with psoriasis often describe an itchy sensation that burns and is painful. Most people with psoriasis experience itchiness, but there are ways to manage this symptom. People with psoriasis ...

US researchers have discovered that scratching an itch releases immune cells and produces inflammation, but also reduces bacteria on the skin. It could be one of the reasons why scratching an itch ...

Every so often, Leaf Corcoran reminds himself that he’s not building another Steam. More importantly, Corcoran and his crew go out of their way satisfy indie developers’ whims, even accommodating ...

On Thursday, indie gaming platform Itch.io began re-indexing some of the adult content it had delisted last month amid pressure from conservative groups and payment processors over its hosting of NSFW ...

Jock itch is an infection of skin-loving fungus in the genital area. Doctors call this infection tinea cruris. The infection causes redness, itching, and a strong, often distinctive, smell. An ...

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