Varicose veins are a common vascular issue that affects millions of people worldwide. These enlarged, twisted veins typically appear blue or dark purple and most often develop in the legs. While they ...

Following years of debilitating pain, a Generation Z woman made the life-altering decision to amputate her leg, despite knowing the risks that came with it. For Emma Warner, 21, an operation on her ...

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Allison Davis, M.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, highlights that previous studies indicate that as many as 20 percent to 50 ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins caused by weakened valves that allow blood to pool. While often a cosmetic issue, they can pose health risks like blood clots and skin ulcers. Self-care ...

Varicose veins during pregnancy are very common. For most women, they are usually a harmless result of the pregnancy itself. Pressure from the uterus on the circulatory system causes blood to back up ...

As a cardiothoracic surgeon, I tend to write about topics that involve cardiovascular wellness. Most times, the heart and its function and health become the focal point of my subject matter, because ...

Those bulging, twisted blood vessels snaking down your legs aren’t just a cosmetic concern. For millions of Americans, varicose veins represent a silent health crisis that’s far more serious than most ...

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — There’s a new procedure for Oklahomans who suffer from varicose veins. One patient is a former chef who still stands a lot at work and was finally able to get some relief. “It ...