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Among the many reasons men may have for envying women -- at least when it comes to bad skin inflammation -- human females have a significantly lower incidence of severe psoriasis. However, the underlying reason for the sex differences has…

Scientists at Scripps Research have identified a protein in sensory nerves that works as a key detector of itch -- specifically the "mechanical" itch stimulus of crawling insects, wool fibers, or other irritating objects that touch the…

Studying mice, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a neural circuit and a neuropeptide -- a chemical messenger that carries signals between nerve cells -- that transmit the sensation known as…

Cool Your Jets Saber Interactive has released a highly adrenalized trailer for its upcoming racing sequel Redout II. The anti-gravity jet streamer is currently in development for PC and console platforms, is shooting for a 2022 release,…

Hands-on: It feels good to bonk pixelated monsters in this strange and evil land While sprawled-out ‘vania games have blown up in the last decade, we haven’t gotten nearly as many tributes that are in line with the NES era of Castlevania,…

Kapil Sharma was recently joined by three yesteryear actors - Zeenat Aman, Poonam Dhillon and Anita Raaj - on The Kapil Sharma Show. The new promo of the upcoming weekend episode shows him cracking jokes on their work in the film…

Ever wonder what's going on when you get itchy skin, whether from a rash or medication or some other bodily reaction? And why do some strong anti-itching medications make us nauseous, dry-mouthed zombies? Scientists at the UNC School of…

Retribution by hacking back might make you feel better, but experts urge caution and explain why it's a bad idea. Image:…

This technology is used in human infant formulas, where hydrolysed milk protein is used for infants with allergies. This also works in most pets with a food allergy, but for those with severe food allergies or other chronic conditions like…

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is most notorious for pruritis, its hallmark symptom. Skin pain -- while often associated with itch and the effects of…