Among the indignities of life are varicose veins — bulging, bluish veins in the legs that can embarrass men and women, whether wearing shorts, swimwear or skirts. Although the condition usually is not ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Many people have varicose veins and most people think they're just unsightly. However, they can also lead to serious problems and getting rid of them isn't always easy. Now, ...

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- A new, minimally invasive surgical instrument to remove varicose veins has been developed by a University of California-Los Angeles researcher. Dr. Peter Lawrence, UCLA's ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins caused by weakened valves that allow blood to pool. While often a cosmetic issue, they can pose health risks like blood clots and skin ulcers. Self-care ...

Appearance aside, varicose veins are an extremely painful problem for thousands of people. And until recently, the only way to get rid of them was a procedure called "vein stripping" -- ouch!

Ignoring those swollen, twisted, bluish-green vessels and planning on delaying treatment for a decade or two? That's probably not your best move. "For a long time, doctors told patients with varicose ...

IT WAS a passing comment from a relative that made Emilie Marsden realise she had to finally do something about her varicose veins. Emilie, 37, had first noticed the clump of blue, bulging veins ...