Scratching an itch can damage your skin and make the urge even worse. Instead, try rubbing or gently stroking it with your ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Rub, don’t scratch that itch. A brush is great if you have one, but a finger can do the trick too. Opinion: I won’t be marching this weekend — instead, I will be canceling subscriptions ...

Mosquito bites are itchy and we tend to scratch itchy things. The scratching feels good in the short term but tends to hasten and exacerbate swelling and inflammation. This leads to more scratching ...