Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious viral illness most common in infants and young children. However, adults can also develop the illness if exposed to the virus. Symptoms are the same as ...

If you could choose only two things as a staple of any war movie, they'd probably be military jargon (like "roger" in military aviation) and hand signals. Whether it's Easy Company deep behind enemy ...

If you’ve injured your hand, bandages can reduce swelling, restrict movement, and provide support to the muscles, bones, and joints. Certain hand injuries may heal better when bandaged. These include: ...

Common hand signals and how to legally use them are among the most important tips every motorcycle rider should know. State driving laws contain provisions for hand signals that apply not only to ...

This story appears in the May 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. The hand is where the mind meets the world. We humans use our hands to build fires and sew quilts, to steer airplanes, to ...