A tickly itch, a painful scratch, or the feeling of a refreshing breeze—the skin is teaming with nerve endings that drive these sensations. Scientists are getting into the epidermis to explore how ...

Our hands are works of art. A rigid skeleton provides structure. Muscles adjust to different weights. Our skin, embedded with touch, pressure, and temperature sensors, provides immediate feedback on ...

Hypoesthesia is the medical term for numbness, which involves a loss of sensation. It can also involve a tingling sensation. Many things can cause hypoesthesia, including nerve conditions, medication ...

Waking up with numb hands is typically a sign of an issue with the circulation or the nerves in the arms. This can be due to falling asleep on the arms or with the hands in an awkward position. Less ...