Scratching is something most of us do mindlessly. It doesn’t have to be a big deal, unless it is in hard to reach place. But ...

A friend asked for a column on shingles. Shingles is a reactivation of the varicella zoster virus that causes chickenpox, and ...

New research uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost ...