Gout causes sudden, severe toe joint pain triggered by alcohol, purine-rich foods, trauma, or dehydration. Attacks show ...

"I couldn’t go outside because my skin couldn’t tolerate the air or any kind of sun, I’d go days without sleeping, without ...

Warm your hands first, soak in warm water or rub them together for 1–2 minutes as cold hands are stiffer. Do each exercise ...

Xylazine, which was never approved for human use, has wreaked havoc in Kensington. Amputations among opioid users have more ...

Edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues, causing noticeable swelling, commonly in the feet, ankles, and ...

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – If there was an ideal time to get injured, Daniel Berger found it and threaded the needle this ...

Recent photos of Vladimir Putin have drawn attention to the noticeably tense, vein-swollen appearance of his hands, leading to renewed speculation about his health. A recent handshake between Vladimir ...

Thyroid imbalances can manifest as subtle physical pain, including aching muscles, stiff joints, and persistent neck pain, beyond typical fatigue or mood changes. These hormonal shifts can trigger ...

It's one of medicine's biggest mysteries — why sometimes our immune system attacks our own bodies. Autoimmune diseases affect as many as 50 million Americans and millions more worldwide.

A 2024 study revealed that prolonged smartphone use, around five hours daily, leads to hand pain, stiffness, and reduced grip strength in university students. Research highlights that both usage ...

Lindsey Vonn lifts her middle finger in the Southern California sun. Vonn, the Olympic gold medal skier, all-time leader in World Cup downhill wins, and rare figure in her sport whose talent, charisma ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have noticed that I gain weight after eating salted foods. Last night, I had a pasta dish that was salty. Upon awakening, all my fingers were swollen to a point of not bending.