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Alien hand syndrome (AHS) is when a single limb, usually a hand but sometimes a leg, moves involuntarily. It can signify a serious underlying issue, such as stroke or neurodegenerative disease. Share ...

Washing your hands is one of the easiest and best ways to help prevent the spread of germs. While it’s particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic, handwashing is always the best practice ...

Crampy hands can make it hard to make a fist or bring your fingers together. This usually isn’t dangerous, but other symptoms may indicate an underlying condition that requires treatment. Hand cramps ...

A hand injury can make daily tasks seem impossible. But that’s where a hand surgeon can help. These are general, plastic, or orthopedic surgeons who specialize in treating problems with your hands, ...

Finding a soap you love can make washing your hands for the CDC-recommended 20 seconds at a time, a more pleasant experience. After all, we wash our hands constantly throughout the day to stay healthy ...

Baylor Medicine plastic surgery hand specialists are leaders in diagnosing and treating a wide range of hand conditions, offering both surgical and non-surgical options, for patients of all ages. From ...

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers should contain at least 60% ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. These alcohols work to kill bacteria and viruses. This information comes from the Centers for Disease ...

Seven years ago, my left arm was permanently paralyzed from the elbow to the fingertips following a Vespa accident. Suddenly, relying on only one arm meant relearning many basic tasks, from buttoning ...