Here is more about black plastic, what it’s made from, and its potential health effects. Any type of plastic can be colored ...

Heel pain is one of the most common reasons that people visit a podiatrist, but the reasons behind the pain are not always easy to determine. Podiatrists emphasize people who are experiencing heel ...

As a runner, your feet are perhaps your most valuable asset, [or your best friends], so punishing them with blisters or plantar fasciitis can be a real drag. If you’ve incurred a foot ailment, you’re ...

At least 50 percent of runners are injured annually, according to a 2010 review published in Current Sports Medicine Reports, and feet are one of the main culprits. But foot pain can be hard to manage ...

Heel spurs, also known as calcaneal spurs, are bony protrusions that develop on the heel bone. They often cause pain and discomfort, especially when walking or standing for long periods. While medical ...

It’s fall, which means a lot of children spend many hours running around in cleats. Soccer, field hockey, football, —whatever your sport of choice — wearing those spiky shoes often leads to heel pain.

Pain on the outer side of your foot can range from annoying to debilitating. When the stabbing, burning, or aching is severe, it can limit your ability to stand, walk, exercise, work, or engage in ...

A 17-year-old boy presented with pain in his left foot that had progressed over a six-month period. He had no history of trauma or systemic illness. On examination, he was tender over the left ...

Ankle bursitis happens when the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac in your ankle, becomes inflamed. This may cause swelling, pain, and limping. Treatment may involve ice, rest, and pain relievers. Your ...

At least 50 percent of runners are injured annually, according to a 2010 review published in Current Sports Medicine Reports, and feet are one of the main culprits. But foot pain can be hard to manage ...