The 67,800-year-old hand stencil looks like a claw—and provides new clues about early human cognition and the migration to ...

Your hands do a lot of hard work. From typing and texting to chopping vegetables and taking care of others, it’s no wonder hand pain is so common—up to 40% of adults might develop hand arthritis in ...

Dry, chapped skin is common as the air becomes colder and drier in the winter months—and that’s especially true of your hands, which can often become rough and cracked during the winter. That’s where ...

Washing your hands with soap and water is the gold standard for hygiene and killing germs, but sometimes you need a quick clean when a sink is nowhere in sight. Yes, I’m talking about holding onto an ...

Wrist and hand stretches can improve flexibility and may lower injury risk from repetitive tasks like typing, driving, or gripping tools. Still, always ask a doctor first if you have pain. Simple ...

Sleeping with hands under the body, having carpal tunnel syndrome, and nerve damage are some causes of hand numbness. It's important to tell a doctor if your hand numbness is accompanied by weakness ...

When it comes to applying skincare products for smooth, youthful-looking skin, it’s easy to overlook our body. But did you know the delicate skin of your hands are likely to show signs of aging, ...

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Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to compression of the median nerve in the wrist. This can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. This compression is often due to ...

David Ozeri, MD, FACP, FACR, is a rheumatologist and current researcher at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He worked at Kings County Hospital Center and treated veterans at New York Harbor Healthcare ...