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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Winter can quietly worsen foot problems for people with diabetes, increasing risks of cracks, ulcers and infections. Doctors ...

Wearing socks to bed in winter can improve sleep quality, circulation and warmth, but not always. Experts say the benefits ...

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 ...

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 ...