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Young woman lying in bed and scratching her arm.

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2025

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Young woman lying in bed and scratching her arm.

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Scratching an itch can feel good. It can also activate immune defenses, according to new research.

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Young woman lying in bed and scratching her arm.
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NIH Research Matters

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Young woman lying in bed and scratching her arm.