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Our feet are home to many bacteria. Most are harmless, but some bacteria and fungus can cause problems. Is your partner giving you bad foot bacteria?

Blisters are painful and unpleasant, but they're also preventable. How do I prevent blisters? How do I treat a blister?

When do I need urgent foot care? When you have a foot or ankle injury, it's important to know which doctor to go to. Should you go to urgent care or the ER?

An ingrown toenail can be annoying, but when do they require medical attention? Learn how to treat ingrown toenails and when to see a doctor.

We know tight shoes are bad. But what happens if your shoes are too big? Well that's not good either! Here's how to make sure your shoes fit right.

Do you swear when you stub your toe? Sure, it distracts you, but does it actually have any impact on the pain? Turns out, swearing relieves pain!

How can I prevent toenail fungus? The answer may be easier than you think! Could simply blow drying your toes prevent foot fungus?

A better, all-natural bunion & hammertoe procedure OSSIOfiber® is an innovative implant that uses the latest technology for hammertoes and bunions. Using organic materials that turn into your bone, this advancement in foot surgeries restores you to full strength—without the pain and aggravation of metal implants. Bunionfiber® turns a big leap to surgery into choosing a small step toward healing. A breakthrough read more »

You're never too old to start running! But age brings new challenges. Here are some tips for beginning runners over 40!

If you have gout, your risk for a heart attack or other serious coronary event doubles. But what is the link between gout and heart disease?

In a perfect world, your running shoes would fit perfectly right out of the box. Here are professional tips for breaking in new running shoes.

Running is great exercise! However, it's also hard on your feet and ankles. Learn more about common foot problems for runners and their treatment options!

Struggling with foot pain or ankle instability? Here are 7 easy foot and ankle strengthening exercises you can do at home to treat or prevent pain.

With cooler weather coming up, we keep getting asked "is sleeping with socks on good for me?" Get the details from our renowned podiatrists.

We hear all the time "why does my foot hurt?" Learn about 10 common causes of foot pain, plus causes, prevention, and treatment options!

No one wants to wear shoes when working from home. Unfortunately, all this extra time walking barefoot isn't actually good for your foot health.

The human ankle is a mechanical marvel. But when something goes wrong (like a anterior or posterior ankle impingement) it can be super painful!

We're excited to share the results of a clinical study on a new plantar fasciitis treatment. Intense ultrasound shows promise as a treatment option!

Paronychia is a common nail infection that is both avoidable and treatable. Learn more about this troublesome infection from our expert podiatrists.

Recent trends in shoe design, especially in the making of running shoes and other athletic footwear, have resulted in your toe being bent for you, by permanently tilting the toe box of the shoe. This mode of construction (known as "toe spring") automatically elevates the forefoot.