Does bee venom therapy work? Stings cause pain, itching, or even death in some people, so how might potential benefits outweigh the risks?

The answer to why wasabi is such a nose burner has to do with a compound that researchers are trying to use in a creative way! Hosted by: Stefan Chin

Does bee venom therapy work? Stings cause pain, itching, or even death in some people, so how might potential benefits outweigh the risks?

It's one of the most annoying sensations our bodies can feel, but does anything feel better than when you scratch an itch? Ok, maybe *some* things. But itching and scratching are up there. How does this weird sensation work? And what is...

Hank explores a vexing question asked at picnics and beach parties everywhere: Why do bug bites itch? To help you understand the answer, he takes you into the blow by blow of a bug bite which, we warn you, is pretty horrifying.

The answer to why wasabi is such a nose burner has to do with a compound that researchers are trying to use in a creative way!

It’s hard to resist the urge to scratch an itch, but doing so could help break that vicious cycle of itchiness.

This week's SciShow News finds Hank up to his elbows in weird disorders and strange behaviors, including a chemical that makes men stay faithful, new insights into what makes some behavior contagious, and the truth about a disease that...

The average person experiences dozens of individual itches each day. We've all experienced the annoyance of an inconvenient itch - but have you ever pondered why we itch in the first place? Is there actually an evolutionary purpose to...

Jessi and Squeaks are ready to play outside, but there’s a unique plant they should be sure to avoid: poison ivy!

Lice are tiny bugs that love to live in people's hair and suck their blood! Anyone can get lice and they can be tricky to get rid of, but Jessi and Squeaks are here with some lice facts that could help you avoid these itchy little critters!

Learn why we itch and what scientists have discovered that may help chronic itchiness!

The human body can have some odd, and sometimes gross, quirks. Like, why do we blush or laugh, especially when someone burps or farts? And what's even up with us having so much gas to begin with?! It sounds like it's time for a compilation!

Lurking in stagnant pools and muddy watering holes, the guinea worm easily gets into the food chain—and, because it is frighteningly invulnerable to stomach acids and the human immune system, it is next to impossible to remove from the...

Howcast - Itching to make a new relationship exclusive, but not sure if the other person's on the same page? Take a deep breath and ask.

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Mosquito bites are very common and very annoying. Relieve the itching and swelling with some common household products.

There are several reasons why some people are more prone to mosquito bites than others. First of all, mosquito attraction is partly genetic. Some people have genes that make them more attractive to mosquitoes than...

Will the Banded Hornet of Borneo become the new king of sting? Watch to find out! In this video, Mark takes us on an adventure through the jungles of Malaysia to track down the deadliest stinging insect in all of Borneo! Then, he ranks...

Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa) | Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Swimmer’s ear (also known as otitis externa) is a relatively common infection of the external auditory canal (external ear). Many...

Notalgia Paresthetica (“Itchy Back”) | Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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Notalgia Paresthetica is a chronic neuropathic condition that is likely a very common cause of a chronic and itchy (pruritic) back....

On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote Peterson gets STUNG by a Yellow Jacket! While yes a Yellow Jacket sting isn’t quite comparable to that of a Bullet Ant they certainly are still painful and are something more people are likely to...

Michael Rosen performs The Deal from ‘You Wait Till I’m Older Than You’ (Puffin Books).

Health issues can negatively affect people's lives in an astoundingly wide array of ways. Recent studies indicate that students who suffer from allergies may perform worse on tests when testing occurs on high pollen count days. So how...