Thick yellow toenails are usually caused by a fungal infection called onychomycosis. This can be irritating or painful. It’s less common, but the infection can affect your fingernails as well. Thick ...

Pills and potions don't always cut it - when it comes to this fungal infection, we need to bring out the big guns ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever kicked off your shoes after a long day and realized your big toe was throbbing? If so, you aren’t alone. Big toe ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had some foot issues, and I heard that shockwave therapy might be appropriate. How does it work? And how can it help? ANSWER: This noninvasive treatment uses sound waves to ...

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 ...

Our feet are often overlooked, yet they can provide important clues about overall health. Changes in foot sensation, appearance, or function can indicate underlying systemic conditions that may ...

For 25 years, podiatrist Dr. Sherman Nagler was frustrated that he could not solve the most common foot problem of patients. The problem, onychomycosis, or toenail fungus, he says is experienced by ...

Charcot foot is a disease that causes weakness of the bones and joints. It commonly affects the middle of the foot, the hindfoot joint, and the ankle and forefoot joints. Charcot foot, also known as ...

Our feet tend to get the raw end of the deal. They may be the first part of the body to hit the ground on a run, but they’re often the last thing we think about when preparing for or recovering from ...