In a nutshell While scratching worsens allergic skin conditions like eczema by increasing inflammation, it also activates a defense mechanism against bacterial infections, particularly Staphylococcus ...

A new anti-aging pill for dogs, created by biotech company Loyal, was certified by the FDA as having a 'reasonable expectation of efficacy'. But could it work for humans too?

The anti-aging pill still needs to be certified by the FDA that it is safe for use and can be manufactured at a greater scale before it can start being prescribed by veterinarians.

UNC-Chapel Hill and UC San Francisco scientists have published work in Nature, laying the groundwork for better anti-itching medications with fewer side effects.

Swimmer's itch is an allergic reaction to a parasite. Infected birds and mammals pass the eggs in feces. They hatch in water and attach to snails, releasing microscopic larvae and exposing humans.

Mosquito bites will usually go away on their own, but there are at-home remedies and drugstore creams to help. Here's how to get rid of itchy bites.

Specifically, the study found little evidence that antihistamine pills, which are widely recommended to relieve itching, actually quell the problem.

Dermatologists explain why your skin may be itchy, plus the go-to topical ingredients and best anti-itch creams to quell irritation, redness, and dryness.

Another puzzle is that some itches do not respond to anti-itch drugs called antihistamines, and a study published this week suggests why.

They hope the findings will help them choose which compounds to study further and chemically modify as potential anti-itch drugs.

Yeast infections are common. Here are eight of the best over-the-counter yeast infection pills, creams, gels, and treatments.

Reprogrammed human and mouse cells offer way to identify new painkilling drugs. Nerve cells that transmit pain, itch and other sensations to the brain have been made in the lab for the first time ...