Morton's neuroma occurs when there is thickening of the nerve, which usually occurs between the third and fourth toes. This benign foot condition can make it feel like you are walking on a stone. Sometimes, you can manage the condition at home by minimizing pressure on your feet. Otherwise, medical intervention may be necessary. Avoid Constricting Shoes The worst shoes are high heels, which require you to balance more on the balls of your feet. [Read More]

When you and your partner have decided to start a family, it can seem like everyone around you is getting pregnant. When month after month, the pregnancy test shows negative, it can be very stressful and confusing. Your first thought may be that you cannot have children, but you would just be jumping to conclusions if you had no medical proof to back that up. In fact, about 60% of women and 50% of men feel that they could be infertile without any information showing this to be the case. [Read More]

Among the types of cancer that affect both men and women, colon cancer is the second leading cause of death. This cancer is slow-growing and may develop into a significant health problem before you have any symptoms. Colon cancer screening is one way to keep ahead of this disease. Here is what you need to know about colorectal cancer and how to prevent it from affecting your life. Colorectal Cancer Basics [Read More]

If you're among the roughly 15 million Americans with one or more food allergies, you know the challenges you can face when eating anywhere outside your home, given that you can't control every ingredient you consume. While you've likely become well-versed with meticulously checking ingredient labels when you shop at the supermarket, there's a surprising list of non-food products that you should steer clear from, too. These products often contain common food allergens that could quickly give you an unexpected allergic reaction. [Read More]