A research team has uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). This study provides new insights into how the brain ...

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Next time you feel an itch, remember that your brain's vast network of neurons informs it whether it is an itch or pain. A new study shows how the brain differentiates between the two.

Pain and itch are both unpleasant sensations, but they trigger different responses—pain often prompts withdrawal, while itching leads to scratching.

A little pain can inhibit the sensation of itching, making for an interesting feedback loop. That’s what scratching is, essentially—inflicting a tiny bit of pain on your skin.

One of the most widespread health-related complaints in these times is back pain, and it is often associated with excessive ...

A study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) found that 72.5% of young Brazilian women suffer from symptoms such as itching, discharge, and pain during ...

Things can be done to help ease the pain, but no cure exists for postherpetic neuralgia, which can be a shingles side effect.