From U.S. presidents to elite athletes, lefties have turned what was once a stigma into a surprising advantage.

Throughout most of history up until a few decades ago, left-handedness was looked down on, discouraged and quite literally demonized. However, that doesn’t stop many lefties today from taking pride in ...

This story was originally broadcast on February 6, 2022. They could be items found at any gift and gadget shop – scissors, pens, notebooks – but these, and scores of other products in this store, are ...

We’ve all heard the whispers. Those southpaws among us supposedly have some kind of secret intellectual edge. From Leonardo da Vinci sketching with his left hand to Einstein supposedly jotting down ...

Put down the can opener and embrace these products any Southpaw will love. Food and Wine / David Hattan Growing up as a left-handed kid, simple daily tasks were often slightly more challenging. At the ...

Have you ever noticed how some people write, eat, or throw a ball with their left hand? Left-handed people make up only a small part of the world’s population, which makes them pretty special.

Steve Young made a name for himself as one of the most successful left-handed quarterbacks ever to play in the NFL, leading the 49ers to three Super Bowl titles during a Hall of Fame career. So, those ...

In a world dominated by right-handed people, International Left Handers Day, which is celebrated annually on Aug. 13, affords the roughly 10% of Americans who are left-handed a day of recognition.

Outnumbered on courses and ill-served by pro shops, a society of British players happily defends their turf, and their cause, from the other side of the tee box. Credit...Duncan Elliott for The New ...

Left-handed surgical residents and fellows reported persistent disorienting advice and stigma during training, according to a new study of 31 individuals from 15 US institutions. "Surgical education ...