Compression socks can help to prevent the backup of blood flow that can cause varicose veins in the legs. On today Health Minute, vascular surgeon Dr. Claire Griffin talks about what doctors recommend ...

They’re often recommended for people with vein-related conditions, but they can be useful in other situations, too.

Treating twisted, bulging varicose veins used to require painful invasive surgery. Today, a booming industry beckons patients with free screenings and deals on “lunch break” treatments promising ...

Whether you're on your feet all day or preparing for a long flight, it is crucial to maintain healthy blood circulation. Leg pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, and changes in skin colour can all ...

A new study finds that rather than destroying or removing defective veins, it is possible to repair them by using a sheath. They are thus saved for later use as a bypass. In cases of severe varicose ...

As we age, wear and tear on our veins boosts the chances of developing varicose veins. These rope-like, bulging veins are actually very common. Still, it can be unnerving when anything new appears on ...

The peak of summer is here, bringing with it warm weather and outdoor fun. It’s also the time of year to show some skin; however, people who have varicose veins may be experiencing an increase in ...

Caroline Robinson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source of aesthetic ire for many, there are key, and potentially life-threatening, differences between the two conditions. “The difference ...