Doctors can check circulation in the feet by comparing blood pressure in the toe with that in the arm. The result is known as ...

New blood tests, scans, and fitness trackers that purport to predict longevity are rolling out all the time, but if you’ve ...

The authors proposed two hypotheses: first, that methamphetamine induces neuroinflammation, and second, that it alters neuronal stem cell differentiation. These are valuable hypotheses, and the ...

A thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a bulge in the wall of the aorta, the body’s largest artery. If the aneurysm grows too ...

Researchers are studying whether Ginkgo biloba leaves might support weary leg veins and cut the risk of blood clots.

Aurora McCausland has lipedema, a painful disorder that causes a buildup of fat in the lower body. Her doctor said surgery ...

The acceleration index alone was able to predict the standard toe–brachial index with 88 per cent accuracy. Using a simple ...

THEY aid us in almost every daily task and are among the most intricate tools we possess. But your hands can also provide a ...

AS summer gets into full swing, there’s no better time to focus on your health. Whether you’re embracing the sunshine (and ...

Many GP surgeries and foot clinics don't have this kit. And in many people, especially those with diabetes or stiff arteries, the test doesn't always give a clear or reliable, result. Our research ...

Cauvery Madhavan’s latest book is The Inheritance - she’s at the West Cork Literary Festival tomorrow at 11.20am in Bantry ...

If a woman sees a doctor about dimply fat deposits in her legs, she might be told it's just cellulite when in fact it's lipedema. The two conditions are often confused with each other, but when it ...