If you’ve ever experienced a sharp pain in or across the top of your foot, you know it is impossible to ignore. While foot pain is a leading cause of immobility and inactivity, many people ...

Sometimes, “your feet are the first place where you can see warning signs of things like diabetes or vascular disease or even skin cancer,” says Hira Mirza, a podiatrist at CLS Health in Houston. “If ...

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For most people, maintaining healthy feet isn’t a top concern — until they experience foot pain. Pain can occur due to a number of foot problems, from short-term injuries to chronic conditions like ...

Even your heels need some sole-idarity. They may be far away from your major organs, but your feet can hold major clues about your health — especially if you’re dealing with one key symptom that’s ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects your spine. But in about a third of cases, it also causes problems in other body parts, including your feet. AS can ...

As we celebrate women this month, it’s also important to highlight the sacrifices made as many women work to balance it all. National Health Reporter Erin Billups takes a look at a particular beauty ...

To better appreciate the challenges involved with getting older, try putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Problem is, that could be a very uncomfortable walk — considering how often foot pain and ...

Onychocryptosis, or an ingrown toenail, is a common and frequently painful foot problem. It happens when the nail grows into the skin and can lead to inflammation and infection. In this article, we ...

The biggest problem with foot pain, says Courtney Conley, DC, is that it stops people from moving. Used correctly, toe spacers can help maintain foot health, says Courtney Conley. “They won't want to ...