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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You might expect a serious medical problem like diabetic foot pain to cause throbbing pain, swelling or at least a little ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a circulatory condition where the arteries narrow and reduce blood flow to the limbs. It’s usually caused by atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty deposits in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Support local journalism. An unlimited digital subscription to floridatoday.com is just $1 for 6 months. Click here and subscribe today. Dr. Jonathan Lubitz is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at ...

Any woman who’s been pregnant before will probably agree: Pregnancy is hard on your feet. A recent article published in the Journal of Perinatal Medicine highlights prevalent foot and ankle conditions ...

Which treatment for diabetic foot pain is best? Painful feet can cause problems throughout your body. The effect can ripple from your knees to your hips and up your spinal column. It can also affect ...