High cholesterol refers to an excess of a waxy substance in your blood. This can lead to serious complications such as heart attacks and peripheral artery disease (PAD) when these deposits block ...

Nelson Thomas has his sights on the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles — just nine months after his foot amputation. On March 5, 2024 — the one-year anniversary of his near-fatal car ...

The big toe or hallux contains only two phalanges, which are proximal and distal. The metatarsal phalangeal joints are the joints between the metatarsals and the proximal phalanx of each toe.

The vascular charity Circular Foundation has highlighted one particular sensation that could indicate a risk of foot amputation. The charity explains: "In some people, the disease progresses and ...

In an Instagram Story shared Dec. 6, the 44-year-old posted a photo of her foot in a boot cast soundtracked to Fergie’s song “Clumsy.” “FML,” Kim wrote alongside the photo with a ...

This minimalist footwear, described as "footwear to its core," pushes the boundaries of traditional shoe design by offering minimal coverage, exposing most of the foot. Crafted entirely from foam ...

In one of Canada’s cold weather capitals, a device that uses culinary sous vide technology is the next hope for saving toes from amputation. Among those who are “sleeping rough,” the numbers ...

Pain in the second toe can be due to injuries, such as sprains or fractures. However, it could also occur due to inflammation, arthritis, and other conditions that can affect the foot. A person ...

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