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 ...

If you’ve ever felt a sharp stab or persistent cramping in your heel, there’s a chance you’ve had (or read about) plantar fasciitis. It happens when there’s strain on the connective tissue ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A deputy rescued eight baby possums after their mother was killed on Wednesday. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Baldwin was on patrol ...

From a ban on cat declawing to designating the state’s official marsupial, New Hampshire lawmakers thought outside the box when filing legislation this year. But most of those efforts, which the ...

Veteran guard Jordan Clarkson, who has been in and out of the Utah lineup and played in just 37 games, is now out for the remainder of the season after undergoing “a medical procedure to address ...

When you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis, one of the best things you can do is rest. But if you need to be out and about, the right shoes are the key to minimizing pain and preventing your ...

Six possums are being cared for at a zoo in West Lothian after being found abandoned outside a Lidl supermarket. The sugar gliders - which have a thin membrane of skin creating "wings" allowing ...

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There are a few different stretches and exercises that can relieve plantar fasciitis. They'll help strengthen your foot and loosen up your plantar fascia ligament. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images ...

Virginia opossums are unique as they are the only native marsupials found in the United States and Canada. Opossums are marsupial creatures with adorable facades; they have funny eyes, their noses are ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes heel pain.