Touch is fundamental to how we perceive our own bodies and connect with others. A gentle brush stroke on our body can feel ...

Scientists tracked how 80 people's brains responded to watching touch. Pain information appeared in 135 milliseconds.

If you have an itchy scalp and hair loss, talk to a healthcare provider to find the cause and the right treatment. Conditions such as psoriasis, alopecia, and ringworm can cause both symptoms. Too ...

Both avatar-based video-guided acupuncture imagery and a control touch imagery intervention provided significant and comparable pain reduction for patients with chronic low back pain. Avatar-based ...

Home remedies can sometimes soothe scalp psoriasis, an autoimmune, inflammatory condition marked by itching, irritation, and flaky, scaly skin. Still, research on the safety and effectiveness of home ...

Have you ever felt comforted just by holding your partner’s hand during a tough moment? Science says there’s much more to that feeling than meets the eye. A new study from the University of Colorado ...

It’s 4am and I’m wide awake. Pins-and-needle-like itches run wild across my scalp, as if fire ants are burrowing into my follicles. ‘Don’t scratch!’ I tell myself, muttering into my pillow. ‘You’ll ...

It’s easy to see why people love dry shampoo. Apply a small amount to dry hair and you have a convenient way to soak up the oil, making your hair look clean. This can be helpful after a workout, when ...

Do you have one spot on your scalp that feels sore or tender? You’re not the only one. It might hurt when you brush your hair or lie down. Sometimes it feels itchy, tingly, or just plain uncomfortable ...

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy may soon have a new option to try to keep their hair — a shampoo-like gel that could protect hair from falling out during chemo. Baldness from ...