A myxoid (MIX-oid), or digital mucous cyst, is a benign bump that can occur on the top of the finger between the nail and last joint. Nobody knows exactly why it arises. It appears as a smooth, shiny, ...

A Florida mom is urging parents to trust their instincts after a seemingly minor mark on her toddler’s toe led to the discovery of a rare and life-threatening medical condition that had gone ...

Touching your toes depends on the flexibility of your hamstrings, calves, ankles, glutes, hips, and lower back. Tightness in any one area can limit your reach. You may be able to improve flexibility ...

Some children tend to "toe walk" rather than walking on their feet. This is the same as standing on your tiptoes, and it's common in children who are learning to walk. After they've learned how to ...

Feet have a thankless job: They hold us up while we jam them into tight sneakers, tire them on trails and spend hours standing on them at work. As a climber, runner and hiker, I have subjected my feet ...

Do you know what your foot’s arch type is? If the answer is “definitely not,” you’re not alone — most people have no idea, but it’s one of the most important pieces of the puzzle when you’re shopping ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

Do you know what the universal blood type is? Apparently, only one in 10 Americans do. (It’s O-negative, by the way.) How much do you know about the lymphatic system? And do you know if you’re getting ...