Split hand syndrome is a potential sign of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This means that some of the muscles in the hand are weak and thin (atrophied), while others are less affected.

There are theories that have circulated amid the novel coronavirus pandemic that using hand sanitizer too often can disrupt your immune system. There is no scientific evidence to support that using ...

I recommend washing hands after using the toilet. Although hand sanitizers are good at killing bacteria, they don’t clean the hands, and some infections, especially C. diff (Clostridioides difficile, ...

A broken hand happens when one or more bones in your hand break as a result of an accident, fall, or contact sports. The metacarpals (long bones of the palm) and the phalanges (finger bones) make up ...

Some medical conditions that affect your hands may hinder your ability to perform daily activities, which can have a negative impact on your quality of life. Hand reconstruction surgery may help ...

People are stealing hand sanitizer and surgical masks from grocery stores and doctors' offices. Doctors say they are hiding these items for the first time. Fears about the coronavirus have led to ...