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Tight shoes and high heels can place extra pressure on the ball of your foot, causing neuromas and calluses. A neuroma is an inflamed nerve. It can cause pain, numbness, or burning. A plantar callus is a buildup of hard skin on the ball of the foot. The callus may feel like a stone in your shoe. There are many nonsurgical treatments for neuromas and calluses, but if these are not helpful, surgery may be considered.

To help the bone heal properly, you may need to wear a cast. If you do, always keep it dry. Your healthcare provider will tell you whether you can bear weight on your foot while it heals. They may also prescribe a surgical shoe for you to wear.

Ways to manage stress: Get enough sleep, follow a healthy diet, and make time for yourself.

Learn more about acupuncture, an ancient form of Chinese medicine. Behind this treatment is the belief that energy (or life force, called Qi) flows through your body. Improving that flow improves your health.

The higher your total cholesterol number, the more likely it is that cholesterol will build up in your blood vessels. This sheet can help you track your cholesterol numbers.

Learn about cervical cancer, including risk factors, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Cancer that starts in the ovaries is called ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer can spread from the ovaries to other parts of the body. This spread is called metastasis. In general, the more cancer spreads, the harder it is to treat.

Cancer that starts in a kidney is call kidney or renal cancer. Learn how this cancer forms and what the treatment options are.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are great quick food choices. Here are questions to test your knowledge about fruits and veggies.