The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid scratching them. But new research explains why you might want to hold ...

If scratching an itch feels so good, why do scientists say it’s so bad? Existing research suggests scratching itchy skin can often make it worse, aggravating a wound and spreading harmful bacteria.

Looking for the best car scratch remover to quickly buff away scratch marks from branches or where someone has scraped past you? We've put in hours of elbow grease testing the most popular car scratch ...

A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an evolutionary benefit.

Herpes B virus is a biosafety level 4 pathogen and widespread in its natural host species, macaques. Although most infected monkeys show asymptomatic or mild symptoms, human infections with this virus ...