A biological anthropologist explains why humans can't wiggle their toes in the same way they can wiggle their fingers.

The popular nursery rhyme This Little Piggy is an early childhood memory for many of us. It’s a poem that involves five little piggies, each corresponding to one of our fingers or toes. Kids love it, ...

Even the little pinky, which looks like a contender for the most pointless appendage on the human body, does its job and does ...

“Loss of one of those elements can significantly inhibit a person’s ability to skip, run or walk. The pinky also helps us to ...

"Almost no footwear" today supports it, says this gait specialist, who explains the aha! connection between the feet and lifespan.

Toes are small, but they have a large job. They help you walk and run and keep your balance, too. So if your toe hurts, it can be a big deal. There are a lot of reasons you may have an aching toe.

Numbness in your toes is one of those nagging ailments that's hard to pin down. It could be something serious -- a byproduct of diabetes, for example -- or it might just be that you're wearing the ...

Blisters between your toes are usually caused by fungal infection, friction, or allergy. In most cases, you can treat this at home. When a blister forms between two toes, mild discomfort can give way ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

A person’s toes may turn a different color due to weather, injury, infection, or other medical conditions, such as Raynaud’s disease. The discoloration usually goes away on its own, but some ...

Pigeon toes, or intoeing, describes a condition where your toes turn in while you’re walking or running. It’s more commonly seen in children than in adults, and most children grow out of it before ...

Researchers are still studying the effects of the new coronavirus on the body. Some people may report a set of symptoms affecting the toes or fingers that others may refer to as “COVID toes.” An ...