Many things can cause your thumb to twitch, from lack of sleep to autoimmune conditions. If it continues for more than a few days or occurs with other symptoms, you may need medical care. Thumb ...

Thumb dexterity similar to that of people today already existed around 2 million years ago, possibly in some of the earliest members of our own genus Homo, a new study indicates. The finding is the ...

The thumb is one of five digits on each hand, but it has a different shape and function from the other digits. However, most medical guides refer to the thumb as a finger. Also known as the pollex or ...

Spending hours on a computer or sending lots of text messages on a mobile phone can result in a stiff neck and sometimes even a strained thumb. Computer scientists have developed a procedure that ...

BOTOX (onabotulinumtoxin A) 50 Units, 100 Units, 200 Units per vial by Allergan The FDA has approved an expansion of the Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA; Actavis) label for the treatment of adults with ...

Thumb hypermobility is when a person’s thumb joint has an unusually large range of movement. Some people may experience mild to severe joint pain and require treatment. Share on Pinterest Ivan ...

Those who are constantly on their phones might be familiar with it: Your thumb hurts, your wrist aches, and everything feels cramped. The so-called "SMS or smartphone thumb" is a real strain on ...

You have 20 muscles in your forearm, the part of your arm between your elbow and your hand. They help you move your arms, hands, and fingers and perform many of the tasks of daily life. You can strain ...

Picking up and holding your new little bundle of joy helps both of you bond and relax. But it also works muscles you never knew you had! In some cases, the repetitive strain and movement of lifting ...