Varicose veins, are swollen, bulging, twisted veins visible just beneath the skin that afflict millions of people. Here's what to know.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He doesn’t exercise; he basically just sleeps and plays games on his computer. His bedroom is upstairs, and he struggles going up ...

Causes of swollen feet and ankles include standing for long periods, excess salt intake, and pregnancy. Swelling of the feet and ankles can also indicate diseases like obesity, heart failure, and ...

Your feet can reveal vital clues about your heart and overall health. Doctors warn that symptoms like swelling, coldness, or ...

From lifestyle changes and compression stockings to beauty hacks, here’s a complete guide to managing varicose veins naturally while protecting your vein health. Most of us have seen them—twisting, ...

Swollen ankles, or edema, stem from various causes including heart failure, chronic venous insufficiency, blood clots, ...

Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. DEAR DR.