The temptation to walk through the grass or sand barefoot can be irresistible, but Jennifer Ryder, DPM says that viruses, fungi, and bacteria can take advantage of an unprotected foot. Read more

According to Robert Weiss, DPM, "In the game of golf there are less overuse injuries, but believe it or not, one of the most common is an ingrown painful toenail. Read more

Padding around barefoot all day during the pandemic is a recipe for parched skin, says Johanna S. Youner, DPM, a podiatrist in private practice in New York City and owner Read more

Evidence indicates that ankle fractures are becoming increasingly more common among older people, presenting a significant burden to the US healthcare system, with annual costs exceeding $17 billion for osteoporosis-related Read more

According to Casey Ann Pidich, DPM, an NYC-based podiatrist warns about a common mistake she sees runners making: Running without socks. Calling the move the “worst idea ever,” her reason Read more