The ominous strings of the Jaws theme may give you chills, but public health officials warn of a bigger beach threat: Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria in warm coastal waters.

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening bacterial infection causing necrosis of the fascia, underlying skin, and vasculature. NF spreads rapidly, making immediate diagnosis important for ...

Nursing interventions involve recognizing those patients at risk, reporting these suspicions to the health care provider, monitoring patient vital signs and laboratory values, providing frequent ...

Two rare, but severe types of invasive group A strep infections include: Necrotizing fasciitis. You may have heard of a condition called “flesh-eating bacteria.” The infection destroys muscle ...

Got stabbing foot or heel pain? These physical therapist-approved plantar fasciitis stretches ease tension, boost healing, ...

The formal name for this is necrotizing fasciitis, and you may hear it called the “flesh-eating disease.” It’s life threatening, but strep throat very rarely leads to this condition -- less ...

The Clifton is one of Hoka’s most popular running shoes. Designed for everyday miles, it’s a max-cushioned running shoe that ...

If you’ve ever woken up with a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, especially with those first steps, you’ve likely wondered: ...

What a reviewer says: “Excellent cushioning and arch support. It helps eliminate foot pain from plantar fasciitis. The cushioning in the heel is fabulous. The toe box is wide and comfortable.