Abstract: Foot diseases such as plantar fasciitis and flat feet occur in millions of people worldwide, resulting in mobility problems and serious health complications. This paper presents an AI-based ...

This week, as we near the end of 2025, the writers and editors of KQED Arts & Culture are reflecting on One Beautiful Thing from the year. ou’re entering your homemaker era,” my mother said earlier ...

Abstract: Researchers are investigating how to make machines read our body language to make human–machine interaction (HMI) more intelligent and efficient. The lower limbs contain a variety of ...

If you notice that your feet smell bad when you take off your shoes, you’re not alone. Having stinky feet is a very common problem. Learn more about what causes feet to smell bad and how you can help ...

When most boats would sink, this one flips itself upright in seconds. Meet the U.S. Coast Guard’s 47-foot Motor Lifeboat, a rescue craft built for the most dangerous waters on Earth. From the brutal ...

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) tends to go away on its own without treatment and without leaving a trace. Sometimes, your doctor will swab your mouth or get a stool sample. In a laboratory, these ...

A child with hand-foot-and-mouth disease can often develop reddish spots on the soles of feet and palms of hands, which quickly turn into bumps or blisters. When a child gets hand-foot-and-mouth ...

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Background: Diabetic foot is a common and debilitating complication of diabetes that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life and frequently leads to amputation. In parallel, artificial ...

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