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 ...

In the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), people may first notice tenderness, stiffness, and pain in the small joints in the hands and feet. RA is characterized by damaging inflammation that, ...

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

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) deformities are changes caused by the disease that can make the small joints of your hands and feet become disfigured. As a result, your fingers or toes may bend in an ...

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

A Cleveland Clinic rheumatologist and a patient reveal the signs of rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that affects almost 20 ...

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

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