For years, I struggled with toenail fungus and related nail health issues. I tried countless home remedies, from soaking my feet in vinegar to applying various topical creams, but nothing seemed to ...

Toe pain from sharp corner of toenail cutting into surrounding skin. Redness and swelling around the corner of the toenail is usually present. The area may drain pus or yellow fluid. The red area is ...

Brittle toenails can break easily, creating an opening for a fungal infection to take hold. Fungal toenail infections often start from the same fungus that causes athlete's foot. The fungal organisms ...

A fungus named in honor of Sir David Attenborough is warping the bodies and even minds of spiders in Ireland. Researchers found that many Metellina merianae spiders across Ireland have become ...

Toenail fungus is caused by an overgrowth of yeast organisms. In my experience, the problem is normally a sign that yeast is active elsewhere in the body, particularly the gut. Another symptom of ...

If you have foot pain or are interested in making walking more comfortable, you may be tempted to try insoles or other ...

Let’s face it: flawless skin and confidence go hand in hand. Whether you’re dreaming of a radiant complexion or tackling more ...

A 2016 study provided the first evidence that fungus-infected spiders may also be changing their behaviour, moving from their characteristic concealed niches to die in elevated or freely-exposed ...

Winter is here, and while you’re layering up in cozy knits and sipping on hot cocoa, let’s talk about your skin and self-care ...

A medical pedicure differs in several ways from a typical pedicure. Learn its benefits and what to expect from this procedure ...