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Got an itch? Here's why

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Itch is a sensation distinct from others, such as pain, researchers say

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Scientists map the fungi on your feet

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter

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Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms

News Muhammad Ali's Daughter Champions Fight Against Parkinson's Disease 05/03/2013: By Barbara Bronson Gray HealthDay Reporter

With her legendary father stricken, May May Ali works to raise awareness of his devastating disorder
News HIV 'Cure' Looks 'Promising,' Danish Scientists Contend 04/29/2013: They're working on human trials designed to make it easier to attack AIDS-causing virus, according to published reports
News Can you feel empathy for a robot? 04/24/2013: Researchers try to capture bond between humans, mechanical companions
News Pain 'signature' spotted on brain MRIs for first time 04/10/2013: By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter

Scientists could distinguish physical from emotional pain, discomfort in study
News Bedbug remedy based on kidney bean leaves? 04/10/2013: A centuries-old bedbug remedy has scientists full of beans -- kidney beans to be precise.
News Newly created rats designed to speed Alzheimer's research 04/10/2013: By Barbara Bronson Gray HealthDay Reporter

The genetically engineered rodents more closely mimic the disease found in humans, scientists say
News Could scientists peek into your dreams? 04/04/2013: By Barbara Bronson Gray HealthDay Reporter

In small study, computer programs and brain MRIs identified visual images during sleep
News Is a better sleeping pill on the way? 04/03/2013: By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter

New type of med may eliminate grogginess, other side effects, study suggests
News Breath test might predict obesity risk 03/26/2013: By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter

It works by measuring bacteria balance in the gut, researchers say
News Mouse Study Give Clues to Why Exercise Is Healthy 01/11/2012: Naturally occurring muscle protein has 'clear therapeutic potential,' researcher says