When it comes to choosing between sclerotherapy and laser to treat veins, it's important to factor in the number, location, ...

Dear Pharmacist: I have such bad varicose veins in my legs that I hide them from my husband. Are there vitamins that can make them disappear? -T.G., Dallas Varicose veins arise sometimes when your ...

And while varicose veins are usually harmless, they can lead to some more serious health issues. So how do you know when to worry about varicose veins?

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.

Varicose veins are basically veins that bulge. Varicose veins on legs are most common, but hemorrhoids are also varicosities. And while advanced varicose veins may need to be dealt with surgically ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Varicose veins — which affect about a third of all adults — look knotty, swollen and twisted. They can also be ...

Many people who have varicose veins know that they should avoid salty, processed foods to manage their condition and prevent new varicose veins from forming. Salty foods can cause water retention ...

According to medical experts, varicose veins are much more than cosmetic. They are something that can impact a person’s health.

Technically, varicose veins are caused by gravity. As you age, your veins begin to stretch causing your valves to work harder and later, weaken. As a result, your veins may become engorged as ...

Researchers are studying whether Ginkgo biloba leaves might support weary leg veins and cut the risk of blood clots.

Varicose veins (VVs) pose a significant medical burden, particularly among women. This study investigates the association between vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets and the risk of VVs in both ...