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Best time to deal with varicose veins is spring

Like many women, Karen Special, 57, developed varicose veins during her first pregnancy. These unsightly veins became permanent while she was pregnant with her third child.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 22, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Maggot therapy similar to standard care for leg ulcers

Larval (maggot) therapy has similar health benefits and costs compared with a standard treatment for leg ulcers, find two studies published on bmj.com today.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Mar 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Stroke-blocking device shows promise, doctors say

(AP) -- A novel device to treat a common heart problem that can lead to stroke showed promise in testing, but not without risk, new research shows.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 28, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0