It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop? Scientists at UC San Francisco are getting close to an answer. In a breakthrough that could transform how doctors treat conditions from eczema...
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‘Scratch and sniff’ test sheds light on depression
by American Physiological Society Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A five-minute test commonly used to evaluate olfactory function (sense of smell) could also help doctors screen for depression, according to new research out of King George’s Medical University, India. The research was presented at the American Physiology Summit, held in Long Beach, California, April 20–23. According to the...