A forced inversion (rolling inward) of the foot can cause a pseudo-Jones fracture. The force causes the tendon to tear a bit of bone off the fifth metatarsal at the base of the pinky toe. Any activity ...

Fungus will stay top of mind. Those discolored and thickened toenails often point to onychomycosis, a toenail fungus infection. Fungi make up 50 percent of all nail problems, and fungus occurs on the ...

Some are undergoing further tests. By Apoorva Mandavilli and Emily Anthes A possible cluster of bird-flu infections in Missouri has grown to include eight people, in what may be the first examples ...

In the months that followed, at least 19 developed valley fever, and eight were hospitalized from their infection. This outbreak follows a dramatic increase of more than 800% in valley fever ...

There was a sea of pink at The Downs Crematorium in Brighton today as mourners gathered to celebrate the life of Phil “Pinky” Lewis who died in his sleep on August 23. Pinky, 65, was one of ...

While you develop some immunity after a COVID infection, it doesn’t just grow with each additional hit. You might be thinking, “Aren’t I more protected against COVID and less likely to have ...

This typically, but not always, affects the big toe. In addition to pain, swelling, and redness, ingrown toenails can sometimes lead to infection. Many people wonder if they can alleviate the ...

But bacteria aren't the only mutating pathogens we need to worry about. Fungal infections are also adapting beyond the means of our medicine, causing a "silent pandemic" that needs to be addressed ...

bCentro INFANT de Medicina Traslacional (CIMeT), Escuela de Bio y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional de San Martín (UNSAM), Buenos Aires, Argentina cConsejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y ...

“Ensure the size and adjustability allow for a snug, comfortable fit between your toes,” he says. “Prioritize durability for long-term use, opt for easy-to-clean options to prevent ...