Scientists from John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland unveiled in journal Science Advances on March 5 a new type of bionic hand that can adjust its grip while holding objects just like a ...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have come up with a better prosthetic hand that uses a hybrid design to carefully grip various objects with just the right amount of pressure. The robotic ...

Older adults with better grip strength experienced fewer falls compared with those with weaker grip strength, a new study finds. But that correlation only holds true among those below the age of 75.

A study of 14,178 Americans aged 50 and older revealed that lower hand grip strength increases the risk of early death. Those with absolute weakness faced a 1.45 times higher mortality risk.

“I can’t complain. It’s been positive.” Free of any discomfort in the hand, reverting to his old grip isn’t a consideration. “The new grip is much better for my game,” he said.