Q: I have walked barefoot all my life without any problems. But now, the ball of my right foot has started to hurt when I do. I’m 55, a woman and a runner. I read that the fat pads on your feet get ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A local breakthrough in treating foot pain is getting worldwide attention. Fran Borovitz liked to walk with her friends, but couldn't do it anymore. "The ball of my foot, all ...

There is debate as to the effects of obesity on the developing feet of children. We aimed to determine whether the flatter foot structure characteristic of obese primary school-aged children was due ...

Plantar fasciitis, or inflammation on the bottom of the foot, can be painful and debilitating. Treating the chronic condition with surgery can risk damage to the foot or painful scarring. Researchers ...

Cosmetic surgery to rid feet of fat toes, coined 'toe-besity', is on the rise. An odd-looking toe is a source of great embarrassment for many Americans who are turning to podiatrists for toe ...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 25, 2021 – A novel technique that transplants a patient’s own fat into the sole of their foot could offer relief to those suffering from a common and painful condition called plantar ...

Doc is it true that the more you gain weight the fatter your feet becomes. I'm asking this cause I'm a size 5 and last month I bought a pair of shoes, but it doesn't fit me anymore and people say as ...