Aristos is a Newsweek science and health reporter with the London, U.K., bureau. He is particularly focused on archaeology and paleontology, although he has covered a wide variety of topics ranging ...

Peeling feet have several potential causes. Foot injuries, dry skin, and athlete’s foot, among other conditions, can all cause peeling skin on the feet. Peeling feet may look dry and scaly. The skin ...

Understanding how disease risk varies over time and across heterogeneous populations is critical for managing disease outbreaks, but this information is rarely known for wildlife diseases. Here, we ...

It’s estimated that around 20 to 30% of the adult population has flat feet, and while a flat foot isn’t always cause for concern, there are times when intervention is essential for long-term comfort.

There are many possible causes of hot or burning feet. Nerve damage, or neuropathy, is the most common cause of hot feet. Peripheral neuropathy can affect your legs and feet, causing burning, tingling ...