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Dr. Mallika Marshall Spells Them Out; Has Steps You Can Take To Help Steer Clear Of Risk Summer Hot tips for a cool summer: movies, books, destinations, food, fashion and more. (CBS) Summer is primetime for "flip-flops" (no, not the ones made by politicians!), but they can actually pose safety and health risks. On The Early Show Saturday, medical contributor Dr. Mallika Marshall went through them, and had some do's and don'ts for wearers of the cool, comfy footwear. Flip-flops aren't just for the beach anymore. You now see them all over — and on men as well as women. But Marshall says they don't come without a possible price to the well-being of your feet. The growing use of the thin-soled, rubber slippers increases chances of serious foot problems, from damage from dropped objects and stubbed toes, to ankle and insole woes... [read full story]
