We often think of our legs simply as the tools that get us from point A to point B. However, in the world of medicine, the ...

Before the primary symptoms begin to show, legs silently warn you about many ailments, whether it is diabetes, heart issues ...

Getting cold feet is sometimes taken as a warning not to go ahead with a wedding or, less drastically, accepting a job offer or university placement. But literal cold feet can be warning of a ...

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 ...

When we’re hit with a major health crisis, it’s rarely out of the blue. The body almost always sends early warnings, subtle signals that something deeper is brewing. The trick lies in noticing them ...

Legs can act as a sign of your overall health and warn about hidden health issues like heart failure, peripheral artery ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On hot days, cold water treatment can help to reduce swelling in your feet and ankles. Benjamin Nolte/dpa Whooh, man it's hot! The ...

Hypersensitivity to the cold, especially ice cold feet, as well as a feeling of heaviness in the legs, are linked to the presence of varicose veins, finds a large study published in the open access ...

Swelling occurs when excess fluid builds up in your tissues, causing your legs, ankles, or feet to puff up. This can make walking difficult or even painful. The good news is that there are simple ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter. Ellen in Lowell writes, "We have been told that people are ...