Washington: Turns out your mom was right: Scratching an itch only makes it worse. New research from scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that scratching causes the brain to release serotonin, which intensifies the itch sensation.

New Delhi: Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister, is in favour of a complete ban on e-cigarettes and all products described as “Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)”. (Read in Hindi: भारत ने ई-सिगरेट पर प्रतिबंध का किया समर्थन)

Chicago: Not feeling full after or between meals can result in overeating. In the recent issue of Food Technology magazine published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), contributing editor Linda Milo Ohr writes about studies that show eating certain nutrients and foods may help curb appetite and keep one feeling fuller longer. These include:

New Orleans: A new study shows that pain severity among post-surgical patients has decreased by 24 percent since 2003.

Philadelphia: Home blood pressure monitors may be inaccurate in up to 15% of patients, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 November 11–16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Ann Arbor: Mothers are more likely than fathers to read nutrition labels when considering food and drink purchases, according to the latest CS Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.