| Worrying 'in vein'? - Dealing with those pesky varicose woes
Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. The word 'varicose' actually comes from the Latin word varix, which means twisted. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg any vein may become varicose. Haemorrhoids (piles), for example, are simply varicose veins in the rectum and anus. A milder variation of varicose veins, spider veins, may occur on the legs or face and create cosmetic concerns. Varicose veins are a common condition, affecting up to 15 per cent of men and up to 25 per cent of women. Varicose veins can cause pain, swelling and discomfort, and may sometimes lead to more serious medical problems like leg ulcers. Varicose veins signal some disturbance in the circulatory system and may suggest a higher risk of other problems in that system. CAUSES Only veins have varicosities.
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Nation and World News Briefs for Feb. 25
Nation and World News Briefs for Feb. 25 Associated Press Roadside blast kills 3 Shiite pilgrims; police say death toll from suicide bombing at 56BAGHDAD (AP) — A roadside bomb killed three Shiite pilgrims Monday in the outskirts of Baghdad, while the death toll from a suicide bombing targeting pilgrims resting in a tent the day before rose to 56, authorities said.In all, extremists have attacked pilgrims headed to the holy city of Karbala three times in the past two days.The suicide bomber targeted travelers enjoying tea and refreshments in a tent near Iskandariyah, 30 miles south of Baghdad, as authorities have fortified the capital and Karbala to try to keep away extremists.Karbala is burial site of Imam Hussein, one of Shiite Islam's most revered figures, where ceremonies will culminate Wednesday to commemorate the end of the 40-day mourning period following the anniversary of his death.Sunday's blast killed at least 56 people and injured 68, according to police and Dr.
Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Middle-aged American women are gaining weight, especially around the waist, while their risk of stroke has increased significantly, a new study finds. "In this study, we can't determine exact cause and effect, but it suggests there might be a relationship," said Dr. Amytis Towfighi, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Southern California, who was expected to report the findings Wednesday at an American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in New Orleans. .
Australia condemns bloody killing of whale and calf by Japanese fleet
Pictures of a whale and her calf bleeding from harpoon wounds and slung lifeless in the slipway of a Japanese whaling vessel have provoked outrage in Australia and inflamed diplomatic tensions. Recent video and photographs taken from the decks of an Australian Customs vessel and released yesterday show the whales being pursued and then shot with explosive-tipped harpoons. They are seen thrashing about in bloodied Southern Ocean waters before being winched aboard the Yushin Maru 2 whaler. Peter Garrett, the Australian Environment Minister, said that the pictures of the slaughter had made him feel sick. He seized on the images in an effort to galvanise opinion against the annual hunt and to build a consensus within the International Whaling Commission to close the legal loophole that allows scientific whaling.
Mexican police find parts from at least 8 bodies near border
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That went out the door after Max McGee caught those two passes and Green Bay suffocated Kansas City. • OK, you've had your fun. Get to Sky Harbor, check your bags, stand in line one more time; your flight is 45 minutes late, and it's snowing back home. Where else are you going to have such fun! Permalink | Comments (8) | Categories: Furman Bisher Truth's stranger than fiction in sports By Jeff Schultz | Tuesday, January 29, 2008, 11:42 AM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution .
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On an annual basis, experts must provide EBSCO Publishing with an updated copy of their professional credentials or licensure. EBSCO Publishing agrees that it will not edit the experts' advice in a manner that causally changes its original meaning; will not require an expert to promote a product, device, or service; and will not ask experts to provide advice for information that is outside their area of professional expertise. Robert C. Algar, MD received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He performed his residency at Cornell Medical Center serving New York Hospital and Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Center. In addition, he completed fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Algar is currently practicing as a board certified Neurologist in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Bobby Jindal Sworn in as Louisiana Governor
BATON ROUGE, La. Bobby Jindal, the 36-year-old son of Indian immigrants, was sworn in Monday as Louisiana's 55th governor and immediately moved to make good on a campaign promise, saying he will call a February special legislative session on ethics to help cleanse the hurricane-battered state's corrupt image. Louisiana's first nonwhite governor since Reconstruction, the nation's first elected Indian-American governor and the nation's youngest sitting governor, Jindal pledged to overcome the stereotype of the state as a haven for cronyism and self-serving politicians. "We have the opportunity -- born of tragedy but embraced still the same -- to make right decades of failure in government," Jindal said, referencing hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which hit the state in 2005.
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