IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Hugh Owen Thomas (1834-1891) was an ...

Could it be shin splints, a stress fracture or tendonitis? Here’s what you need to know about treating lower-leg complaints ...

Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...

Papillion-La Vista High School sophomore Avery Krause received a grant for a specialized prosthetic leg to help her get back on the basketball court after an amputation due to cancer.

Every day, your heart pumps about 10 pints of blood 60,000 miles around your body through your circulatory system. That system is made up of blood vessels, the tubes that carry blood throughout your ...

Minor leg pain can be relieved with rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Severe leg pain may be caused by an underlying condition requiring medication, physical therapy, or surgery. Acute leg pain ...

Leg cramps can be an early symptom of congestive heart failure due to decreased blood flow. Managing congestive heart failure with the prescribed treatment plan can help ease leg cramps. Daily leg ...

Bow legs (also known as "genu varum") occur when a person's legs bend outward and don't touch at the knees, even if their feet and ankles remain together. If left undiagnosed in childhood, bow legs ...

As blood flow increases to your body during exercise, your muscles enlarge to accommodate it. Although this helps power you through the task at hand, those swollen muscles can impinge on nerves and ...

Itchy legs are often caused by factors like dry skin, shaving issues, allergies, or insect bites, but they can sometimes signal conditions such as diabetes or a skin infection. Relief depends on the ...

Not every animal has a loving home. Shelters and rescues try to do everything they can to save as many little hearts as they ...