One way of preventing foot problems in general and toenail problems in particular is to see your podiatrist regularly. Outside of the USA, podiatrists are often known as chiropodists. However, podiatrists can be hard to find -...
Your feet carry the whole weight of your body so they deserve tender loving care. Treat them well, take care of them and they will take care of you and carry you where you...
Airport security is a topic on many people's minds these days. People are wondering if the measures undertaken at airports really make a difference. Other people are wondering if at least one of these...
Onychomycosis-What It Is And How It Starts
Toe nail fungus, onychomycosis in medical terms, is an infection that is caused by the same types of fungi that cause athlete's foot. The two conditions are often found running...
Food-Does It Heal Or Hurt?
You are what you eat. We've all heard that one a million times, although most of us don't believe it is true. While we may not be exactly what we...
Copper has been used since biblical times to produce tools, pipes, and weapons. Now, Chile, copper's largest producer is experimenting with new ways to employ the red metal, which is used in the main...
If someone in your family has toenail fungus, you may be anxious about catching it yourself. Toenail fungus is a contagious disease and such apprehension is not out of place. But with a little insider knowledge,...
Not Very
Let's say that you or someone in your family has toe nail fungus. You probably know that it's contagious, but you're wondering: just how contagious is it, really? The answer is, not very. But, it's...