Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

New research uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost ...

The best reflex hammer is heavy at the end and long ... enough for adequate testing but dull enough so that breaking the skin can be avoided. A safety pin also has a blunt end, which allows ...

A reflex action follows this general sequence and does not involve the conscious part of the brain. This is why the response is so fast. Receptor in the skin detects a stimulus (the change in ...

If those don't work – you may want to try a stroll outside; some skin-to-skin cuddling ... womb – to switch on your little one's calming reflex. Harvey Karp, MD (cont.) Even though parents ...