This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses ...

As you step out, you trip and land awkwardly. You think you’ve twisted your ankle. Or is a sprain? What’s the difference ...

A lot of back and leg pain can be traced to your hips, which are critical to almost every move you make. These mobility and ...

Medical education is intense, expensive and focused on the idea of “evidence-based medicine” (EBM). The idea of home remedies is usually framed as outmoded, unscientific and potentially harmful. If ...

Dr. Bradly Bussewitz, a foot and ankle fellowship-trained surgeon at Steindler Orthopedic Clinic in North Liberty, sees ...

A runny nose, scratchy throat, and deep cough can make even simple daily tasks feel miserable. While there’s no instant cure ...

Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation – a ...

We asked podiatrists for recommendations on the best insoles for plantar fasciitis so you can wear your favorite shoes more comfortably.