For pharmaceutical companies, rare diseases present many challenges. Although they have, by definition, small addressable markets, the treatments cost just as many resources to develop as ...

Leg pain, cramps and lingering foot wounds are among the symptoms that may indicate peripheral artery disease ... and a sore on your foot — even a small one — that does not heal.

And you might have even noticed compression socks popping up at the gym, too. These snug garments were once used primarily in ...

Spider veins are extremely small vessels that become larger and visible, usually on the leg, when small feeder blood vessels just under the skin get bigger as pressure inside the veins increases.

Doctors must listen to their patients’ stories to diagnose them correctly. And: Housing for poor patients could save their ...

Using statins for the primary prevention of VTE may slightly reduce the incidence of VTE and all-cause mortality. However, this effect is likely too weak to be considered significant. Statin use may ...

A doctor has warned of the symptoms of an unhealthy liver that can appear on your feet and should be a cause for concern ...

Varicose veins, those twisted and bulging veins often visible under the skin, typically in the legs, are a result of poor blood flow and can lead to discomfort and further complications if untreated.

It’s a regular habit whether you’re in the office or working from home — and it’s to the detriment of their back, hips, ...

While it's certainly prudent to be judicious about when to contact or visit your GP, even something seemingly insignificant like a new sensation in the leg could potentially indicate a serious ...

Inner thigh exercises help tone and sculpt your legs. Strengthening your muscles, including the adductors, helps maintain bone and muscle mass. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...