Ailments' symptoms usually thought to appear in the areas directly affected, but it is important to understand that they can also show up in completely unrelated places. It may seem unconventional, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent column regarding edema from venous insufficiency caught my interest since I was diagnosed with venous insufficiency over 25 years ago. Your recommendation was to raise your ...

The main conservative treatment for venous insufficiency without other underlying conditions, in addition to periodic leg elevation, is support stockings, which increase the pressure in surrounding ...

Postnatal depression (depression which comes after childbirth) is thought to affect about one in ten mothers. It may occur immediately after the birth, though some research suggests that the most ...

Excess hair on the fact or body - known as 'hirsutism' - is related to raised levels of the hormone testosterone. In the man, the testes start producing testosterone around the time of puberty.

Body aches and muscle pain can come from many causes, including arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, overuse, the flu, COVID-19, and fibromyalgia. Turmeric may reduce certain types of pain. Heat therapy ...

Chronic venous insufficiency can develop at any age, but as we get older, the risk increases. Here's what you need to know.

2025 was a year in which the health care world was turned upside down and inside out, as RFK Jr.’s MAHA (“Make America Healthy Again”) campaign went into full gear. Taking aim at the epidemic of ...

During the cold winter months, many people notice their skin’s condition worsens. Dry air and indoor heating can exacerbate symptoms of eczema, or atopic dermatitis. This leads to dry, cracked ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) both affect your blood vessels and prevent your body from getting the oxygen-rich blood that it needs. The difference between the ...

To help you find the best eczema-friendly skin care products, I tapped several dermatologists for their insights and product recommendations.