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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho will begin using central veins deep in the groin, neck, chest or arm for executions by lethal injection if attempts to insert standard IV lines fail, the Idaho Department of ...

Your kidneys perform the most vital functions, which are primarily focused on maintaining the body's internal balance—including filtering waste and excess fluid from the blood, regulating blood ...

Varicose veins certainly can be a cosmetic issue. But they can also cause significant discomfort and affect quality of life. We’ve all heard of varicose veins but what causes them is not always well ...

Having a thick neck could be an early sign of serious health complications such as cardiovascular risk, diabetes or worse, according to long-standing research. Data from the Framingham Heart Study, a ...

Varicose veins may cause cosmetic distress, but they can also cause symptoms related to underlying venous disease. Ambulatory phlebectomy can help remove varicose veins and manage leg discomfort.

A thick neck could be a precursor to serious health complications such as cardiovascular risk, diabetes or worse, according to long-running research. Data from a 2010 analysis, the Framingham Heart ...