Wearing the same socks repeatedly without changing or washing them might seem harmless, but it can have serious consequences for foot health. From bacterial infections to unpleasant odors, neglecting ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Something as simple as a pair of socks can make or break your entire day. We’ve all experienced a bunched ...

Something as simple as a pair of socks can make or break your entire day. We’ve all experienced a bunched-up sock that’s too big, a no-show sock that keeps slipping off under our shoe, or even ...

During winter, wearing socks is essential to stay warm — but wearing them for long hours often leads to unpleasant odor. Not only is this smell embarrassing, but it can also be harmful for foot ...

Warrant Officer Casey Plaisance inspects her feet for blisters during a field training exercise. (Warrant Officer Kowshon Ye/Marine Corps) “The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of ...

Foot problems run the gamut from blisters caused by wearing the wrong shoes to nonhealing foot ulcers caused by diabetes.

The 33 Chilean miners who were trapped underground after their mine collapsed in August 2010 spurred an impromptu experiment, of sorts, into treatments for fungal foot infections. Socks containing ...