A new glove with more than three dozen actuators across all five fingers and the palm, developed by Cornell researchers, aims ...

Leg or foot swelling, also known as peripheral edema is the accumulation of fluid in the legs, feet, and ankles. This happens when small blood vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues, causing extra ...

Due to the kind of jobs most of us do, or other activities such as long flights etc., prolonged sitting is almost a daily routine. One noticeable effect of this sedentary behaviour is leg swelling, ...

A new soft-robotic wearable uses electronics and shape-memory alloy actuators to reduce hand oedema without clinic visits.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On hot days, cold water treatment can help to reduce swelling in your feet and ankles. Benjamin Nolte/dpa Whooh, man it's hot! The ...

If you notice your hands are swelling, it could be both uncomfortable and unsettling, but in most instances the cause could be situational — caused by factors such as temperature, exercise, diet, ...

For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), treatment with diosmin—a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits—reduced swelling of the knee and leg and some measures of associated ...

An international team led by National University of Singapore researchers has linked secondary lymphedema to excessive cholesterol buildup inside skin and around lymphatic vessels. Excess cholesterol ...

Foot swelling, also known as edema, is a common condition that can affect anyone. While occasional mild swelling may not be a cause for concern, persistent or severe swelling should never be ignored.