WASHINGTON -- It's a benign name for something that explodes like a hand grenade. Mine "bumps" shoot high-speed coal and rock at anyone in the way as support pillars buckle. Three rescue workers at ...

A strange bump on a 27-year-old man's hand turned out to indicate a serious health issue. The man told medical staff that in addition to the odd lump, he'd recently lost 26 pounds and had been dealing ...

HOUSTON — Start spreading the news: There's a simple way to stop spreading germs when meeting and greeting people: The elbow bump is a real thing and the handshake is so five minutes ago. The idea is ...

A pimple on your hand will usually go away on its own if you leave it alone and keep the area clean. But you may consider visiting a doctor if it’s been more than a couple weeks, causing pain or ...

When she woke up one morning, Stella, 48, from northern Illinois noticed an unusual swelling on the pad of her finger. Being right-handed, she explained she has always experienced a slight bump on the ...

A nice firm handshake has long been a mark of good manners and elevated social skills. It is also a very germy way to greet your fellow humans, much worse than a couple of more casual alternatives, a ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham is offering elbow bumps instead of handshakes, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is putting her hand over her heart in greeting. Sen. Bill Cassidy is offering ...

I’ve been following all the rules to prevent contracting the coronavirus, washing my hands, not touching my face, keeping coughing-distance from anyone who seems sick and avoiding big crowds. But on ...