Outside of winter, chronic itch affects millions of people with conditions including eczema, psoriasis, and kidney disease.

The TRPV4 protein’s dual nature, found in studies with mice, may complicate the hunt for human itch treatments ...

Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should stop.

Researchers identify the TRPV4 ion channel as the body's internal "stop scratching" signal, offering new hope for chronic itch relief.

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 off ...

If you’ve ever watched your beloved feline friend tear into your favorite couch or delicately shred the corner of your rug, you know the primal urge to scratch is strong in cats. That’s where a good ...

That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the itch. This slight discomfort prompts the brain to release serotonin, often ...

In terms of evolution, reflexes like scratching an itch may not seem as important as developing an opposable thumb. But scientists are finding that the "itch" and its good buddy "the scratch" are more ...

You love your feline friend, but her constant clawing at your furniture drives you crazy! You made sure to have a scratching post handy for her, but she still seems to prefer your couch. Talk about ...

Scientists are studying a mechanism that helps tell the brain to stop scratching.

Relief for millions of eczema patients is a major step nearer after scientists discovered why we know when to stop scratching ...