Category: General

  • Vintage anatomical illustration of human foot dissections

    April 4, 2026
    [Vascular diseases](https://vascular.org/patients/vascular-tests/computed-tomography-angiography-cta-and-magnetic-resonance-angiography-mra) affect the circulatory system and can involve blood disorders or abnormalities in the arteries, veins, or lymph vessels.…
  • X-ray of foot showing red inflammation in joints

    March 24, 2026
    We often associate [arthritis](https://www.medicinenet.com/early_signs_of_arthritis_in_the_feet/article.htm) in the feet with aging, but there are many types of arthritis that can strike at…
  • Woman's feet with red toenails wearing black sandals

    March 23, 2026
    Focal [hyperhidrosis](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182130) is when the palms of the hands or soles of the feet sweat excessively. This condition can be…
  • Hand touching painful bunion on foot toe joint

    March 12, 2026
    A change in the alignment of the bones in the foot may result in a [bunion](https://www.news-medical.net/health/Causes-of-Bunions.aspx). Bunions appear as a…
  • X-ray of feet showing highlighted ankle joint inflammation

    March 11, 2026
    [Flat feet](https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/flexible-flatfoot), also known as "fallen arches," describe the feet pressing flat against the ground. To check to see if…
  • Person holding ankle in pain with red inflammation highlighted

    March 3, 2026
    Foot or ankle pain can negatively affect your day-to-day life and can occur due to several different conditions. Pain can…
  • Woman stretching forward on yoga mat in athletic wear

    February 28, 2026
    The benefits of incorporating running into a frequent routine can include burning excess calories and toning the body. Despite the…
  • Adult and child bare feet standing together on dirt path

    February 19, 2026
    The bones in your [child's feet](https://web.archive.org/web/20230321111714/https://www.startriteshoes.com/advice/caring-for-childrens-feet) will develop over time— from the cartilage they were born with to ossified bones…
  • Close-up of foot toes with red inflammation between them

    February 14, 2026
    When a digital nerve leading to the toes becomes repetitively irritated, thickened scar tissue can form around it—entrapping the nerve…
  • Senior adults practicing yoga stretching poses on mats

    February 6, 2026
    The calf muscles are located at the back of the lower leg and are responsible for the way our feet…
  • Close-up of an ingrown toenail with redness and inflammation

    February 3, 2026
    Ingrown toenails are nails whose edges that have grown into the surrounding skin. This may cause the area to become…
  • Pediatrician examining a happy toddler during checkup

    January 26, 2026
    [Children](https://web.archive.org/web/20221013133747/https://www.bisgaardshoes.com/blogs/news/your-childs-foot-development) grow at their own pace, and this is especially true of their feet. The feet can grow quickly, and…
  • Person applying bandage to finger on rocky ground outdoors

    January 7, 2026
    A blister is a sac of fluid that develops in the upper layer of your skin when a body part,…
  • Person stretching feet, request a podiatry appointment today

    January 5, 2026
    Have your feet inspected by a professional before starting a new sport or physical activity. Taking charge of your foot…
  • Close-up of inflamed ingrown toenail on big toe

    December 30, 2025
    The big toe is most commonly affected when an [ingrown toenail](https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0615/p2547.html) develops. An ingrown toenail is defined as the nail…
  • Sandy feet with dark nail polish at the beach

    December 22, 2025
    Although many people may have a casual interest in practicing [daily foot care](https://www.footfiles.com/health/diseases/article/how-alcohol-affects-feet-alcoholic-neuropathy-more), the world of podiatry is expansive and…
  • Redhead toddler taking first steps with parent's help

    December 21, 2025
    As they learn to walk and move around more independently, babies and toddlers face an increased risk of falling. With…
  • Side view of a human foot with flat arch

    December 16, 2025
    There are many people that are born with [flat feet](https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/flat-feet.html). This condition can be identified by standing on the floor…
  • Woman resting with broken foot in white cast at home

    December 14, 2025
    A broken or fractured ankle happens when there is a partial or complete break in the ankle joint bones -…
  • Doctor examining plantar wart on patient's foot

    December 6, 2025
    Plantar warts are small growths that develop on parts of the feet that bear weight. They're typically found on the…