Winston-salem: Can you catch an itch? The answer is yes. Dermatologist Gil Yosipovitch of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, has been researching what’s known as 'contagious itch.'

Washington: According to boomer-generation brother and sister authors Dian Griesel, and Tom Griesel, every well-known diet to date is destined to deliver loss of lean muscle mass, moodiness, disappointment and failure.

Columbus: A daily dose of safflower oil, a common cooking oil, for 16 weeks can improve such health measures as good cholesterol, blood sugar, insulin sensitivity and inflammation in obese postmenopausal women who have Type two diabetes, according to new research.

Washington: In research described as "a stark warning" to those tempted to start smoking, scientists are reporting that cigarette smoke begins to cause genetic damage within minutes - not years - after inhalation into the lungs.

Washington: A runny or stuffy nose and non-stop sneezing can leave you feeling miserable, but is it a cold or are allergies taking a toll? Finding out whether your symptoms are caused by a cold or allergy is the first step to finding relief, according to allergist members of American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), doctors who are experts at diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma.

Washington: A commonly prescribed antidepressant can reduce production of the main ingredient in Alzheimer’s brain plaques, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Pennsylvania.