Not a topic most folks are keen to talk about in polite society. Luckily, I'm here, and I am anything but polite when it comes to talking about our bodies. How does being polite and coy help when your ...

Is it just me or do you too begin to itch your pins incessantly, like a dog with fleas, when the colder months come around? I'm sure I can't be the only one pondering: Why do my legs get itchy in the ...

Barring any mildew or mold growth on your neglected workout clothes, it’s likely the itch is related to an exercise-induced histamine response. Histamine is a substance found in the body that’s most ...

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. She says it's called notalgia paresthetica (nice name for an itch, right?) and if the spot is between the spine and one of your shoulder blades -- usually the hard-to-get spot for many people -- the ...

As the old saying goes, “If I had a nickel for every time [something happened], I’d be rich.” For a dermatologist, the [something happened] stands for “Help—my back itches, Doc!” How often do I hear ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. This morning, I went ...

As the old saying goes, “If I had a nickel for every time [something happened], I’d be rich.” For a dermatologist, the [something happened] stands for “Help—my back itches, Doc!” How often do I hear ...