Scratching an itch is both bad and good for you

Itch-scratching is a paradox. It can be both bad and good for you, a new scientific study suggests.
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According to the University of Pittsburgh scientists, poison ivy and other allergens trigger mast cells in your body that release chemicals that can result in itching and inflammation. — Read the rest
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