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Why Do We Scratch An Itch When We Know It Hurts?
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 ...
Ozempic Can Cause Weakening Of Heart Muscles And Skin Hypersensitivity: Study
Recent studies have shed light on these medications’ benefits and potential risks. Ozempic’s common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and acid reflux, which are generally mild ...
The Itch Paradox: Why Scratching Hurts but Also Heals
Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...
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Is there a benefit to scratching that itch? Yes and no, says new study
The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...
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Scratching an Itch: A Double-Edge Sword That Sharpens Inflammation and Immune Defenses
Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, ...
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Scratching an itch is both bad and good for you
Itch-scratching is a paradox. It can be both bad and good for you, a new scientific study suggests. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! According to the University of ...
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Scratching found to both aggravate inflammation and boost immune defenses
New research uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost ...
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Peoria man sentenced for brutally beating , breaking woman’s orbital bone and nose
A Peoria man was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison for a brutal August 2024 beating that broke his then-girlfriend’s ...
FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction ...
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Got An Itchy Rash? Now We Know Why You Probably Shouldn't Scratch It
Let’s face it, scratching an itch can be extremely pleasant, especially if the itch itself is overly annoying. Anyone who has ...
Study Shines Light on the Itching Paradox
Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal Science that uncovers how scratching aggravates infl ...