One minute you’re engrossed in an activity. The next, your arm, hand, leg or foot is numb, tingling, burning or itching. This sensation, which many can relate to, is commonly called pins and needles.

While it could be as simple as an irritated nerve, pins and needles can also be caused by an underlying health condition. If you’ve ever slept on your arm or crossed your leg for too long, then you ...

It feels like a thousand tiny pinpricks – though a few shakes and it's usually all over. What causes the strange sensation? BBC Future investigates. Everyone has experienced that tingling sensation in ...

Olivia Russ always considered herself a fit and healthy teenager, enjoying long walks with her family and spending time outdoors. However, after a trip to Winter Wonderland, the Mountain Ash local ...