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Urban legends about how much students and people hate math might be exaggerated. While we're in school, many of us consider the subject impenetrable. However, at least in England, mathematics has been ...

Finger-counting is a key "stepping stone" to higher math ability for youngsters, say scientists. Children who count on their fingers between the ages of four- and six-and-a-half years old have better ...

Mr. Bruni is a contributing Opinion writer who was on the staff of The Times for more than 25 years. We define most presidents by their biggest moments: the agonizing judgment calls, the signature ...

Chaos erupted in Minneapolis Saturday after hundreds of protesters faced off against federal agents in the wake of the fatal shooting of an armed man who allegedly tried to intervene in the arrest of ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Polydactyly is the term for when someone has extra digits, or fingers or toes. It usually means that a baby is born with at least six fingers on one or both hands or six toes on one or both feet. It's ...

Wrist and hand stretches can improve flexibility and may lower injury risk from repetitive tasks like typing, driving, or gripping tools. Still, always ask a doctor first if you have pain. Simple ...

Cyan refers to a shade of blue. Cyanosis, then, is a purple or bluish discoloration of the skin. It’s a sign that there may be low levels of oxygen in the blood. Cyanosis is itself a symptom of an ...

Sleeping with hands under the body, having carpal tunnel syndrome, and nerve damage are some causes of hand numbness. It's important to tell a doctor if your hand numbness is accompanied by weakness ...