Made up of 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles and over 100 ligaments and tendons — not to mention nerves and blood vessels — the human hand is complex. We use our hands for nearly every task we do. In ...

Rheumatoid arthritis cysts in the hands are one of the telltale symptoms of the condition. Others include pain, stiffness, swelling, discolored fingers, numbness, tingling, and joint deformity.

Massage therapy has many reported benefits, including hand massages. Hand massages may help ease muscle tension and may even reduce pain. In this article, we’ll examine the benefits of hand ...

A new hand-held scanner can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, potentially transforming cancer ...

A new hand-held scanner can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for ...

Finger joint pain can affect a person’s everyday activities and may have several causes. It is common for swelling and ...

A new hand-held scanner can spot minuscule changes in veins and arteries deep within human tissues, which could provide ...

Supplements might seem like a good strategy for joint pain. But in many cases, they may do more harm than good.

They form as a physical response to repeated friction and pressure. They’re usually flat and do not contain a central core. Anyone who uses their hands or fingers a lot can develop calluses, and any ...

Ageing affects hand strength and control, resulting in diminished grip, pinch, and sensation. As you age, your hands ...

Researchers at UCL have developed a hand-held scanner that quickly creates detailed 3D photoacoustic images, potentially ...