Those prominent veins that appear on the backs of your hands might seem like a purely cosmetic concern, but they often signal underlying lifestyle factors you can actually control. While genetics and ...

The most common trigger for cold extremities is a normal vasoconstrictive response, the narrowing of blood vessels to ...

Amazon filed a patent for technology that could identify you by scanning the wrinkles in the palm of your hand and by using a light to see beneath your skin to your blood vessels. The resulting images ...

Those bright blue lines on your hands might just be cosmetic, but they could also signal a serious vascular issue. Here is how to tell the difference between normal anatomy and a medical emergency.

You must have often heard your relatives or acquaintances saying that their fingers become numb in cold or snowy weather and ...

Chilly fingers and toes are generally nothing to worry about, but they can sometimes indicate a more serious condition.

Cynthia Elford had recently lost her left leg to Type 1 diabetes, after a sunburned big toe turned nearly black and forced an amputation. Now, Elford was being told the same thing was happening in her ...

The brain and its surrounding blood vessels exist in a close relationship. Researchers have discovered how cells of the blood vessels sense the metabolic condition of the brain and alter vascular ...

Persistent ice-cold hands and feet can seem trivial, but multiple studies suggest they can be subtle messengers from your blood vessels, signaling underlying circulatory or vascular dysregulation. If ...

Poor hand circulation may result from a health condition or lifestyle choices. Improving heart health with diet and lifestyle changes can often help improve circulation in some cases, but not all. The ...

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a broad term referring to disorders affecting the blood vessels carrying blood to and from the arms and legs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a specific issue ...