Dear Dr. Roach: If two of the major veins in your leg were removed, what would happen to the blood flow? Would you get enough to your heart and brain? — Anon. Dear Anon: The veins of the body return ...

I received an interesting note from a reader with varicose veins. She hates them, “their disgusting appearance,” and wanted to know the cause, if they pose a health risk, and what steps she can take ...

The vaginal vein refers to the group of blood vessels located near the genitalia on the female human body. They are part of a network of blood vessels known as the vaginal venous plexus. The vaginal ...

Running from the top of the foot (dorsum) and up the inner sides of the leg, the great saphenous vein is the body’s longest vein. The vein’s primary task is to drain deoxygenated blood from the foot, ...

Varicose and spider veins affect nearly one in four adults nationwide. The unsightly ailment manifests when blood pools in the leg, increasing the pressure in the veins. The body attempts to ...

Specialized vein clinics across the U.S. are helping patients restore comfort, improve leg appearance, and enhance overall ...

Who could have guessed that our legs could be a significant indicator of what is going inside the body. They are our body’s silent messengers sending signals in uncomfortable ways such as swelling, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Getting those nasty-looking leg veins treated might do more than just improve a person’s appearance; it can help a person feel better, too. For those who notice a heaviness or achy ...

Those prominent veins that appear on the backs of your hands might seem like a purely cosmetic concern, but they often signal underlying lifestyle factors you can actually control. While genetics and ...

The 17th century Evelyn Tables show real human nerves and veins, dried on wooden boards. Designers on the new Netflix film ...