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Compression therapy uses controlled pressure to increase blood flow in your legs and improve blood flow to the heart. At the same time, it supports your veins and decreases swelling. Compression ...

Compression therapy, in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body, has been proven to help with specific medical issues and is relatively easy to use. "Compression for lower extremities ...

Q. I suffer from chronic leg pain. My doctors have tested me, and all they can say is that it might be due to nerve damage. They suggest support hose. I bought some medical support hose, but they are ...

SACRAMENTO — For years, state health officials have known that dishonest medical providers were stealing tens of millions of dollars from California’s health-care program for the needy by overcharging ...