Written by Jennifer Sample, MD | Reviewed by Christine Giordano, MDUpdated on June 25, 2024 Key takeaways: Sweaty feet create a warm, moist environment that’s perfect for bacteria and fungi growth. Certain bacteria produce an odor, causing stinky feet.You may be more prone to developing stinky feet in warm weather, if you wear tight shoes,...
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Sharp pain in your feet? Researchers test promising therapy for cancer patients’ neuropathy
by Leslie Orr, University of Rochester Medical Center Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA wearable, app-controlled wireless device that stimulates nerves in the legs and feet may help individuals with cancer who suffer from burning and shooting pain and cramping in their lower limbs brought on by chemotherapy, a new study showed. The clinical trial, led by Wilmot...
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Take steps to protect your feet this winter
by Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter Getting around in winter works best if you’re taking good care of the feet that take you places. Orthopedic specialists at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City say they often see an uptick in avoidable injuries and foot problems during the winter. They offered some tips...
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How can diabetes affect the feet?
Diabetes, especially poorly controlled diabetes, can cause nerve damage and poor circulation. This can lead to foot ulcers, blisters, pain, and foot infections. In some cases, the damage can be severe. Infections in the feet can spread, damaging other organs and even becoming life threatening. Severe foot infections may mean a doctor has to amputate...
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What do YOUR feet say about your health?
By STEPHANIE LINNING FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 03:10 EST, 17 February 2021 | UPDATED: 03:49 EST, 17 February 2021 They may not be our most attractive feature but our feet can give us vital clues about the state of our overall health, an expert has revealed. Dina Gohil, founder of DG Podiatrist, in London, explained people should pay attention to the state...
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Researchers find answers as to why some people are at risk of gout
University of Otago researchers has helped characterize a genetic variant that enables new understanding of why some people are at risk of gout, a painful and debilitating arthritic disease. Image: Gout in X-ray of left foot. Credit: Hellerhoff/Wikipedia. Gout is caused by persistently elevated levels of urate in the blood, which causes severe joint pain and swelling,...