A Florida teen is currently recovering after having surgery to amputate her 174-lb. leg, caused by a rare lymphomatous tumor ...

The length of time for which you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of how well you’re aging, a study finds ...

Let’s talk legs: They contain some of the most powerful muscles in the body (including those large muscles in your caboose called the glutes) and keeping them strong and limber is crucial for helping ...

Sharp, shooting leg pain can have many causes, most of which are related to blood flow or an issue with an artery. In some cases, leg pain can be treated at home with lifestyle changes, but there are ...

Want more cardio? Focus on the squat and lunge variations below that involve jumping. Amped to build strength? Perform each move slower, like you're moving through peanut butter. Focused on feeling ...

A leg bypass surgery may be necessary if fatty deposits have clogged a blood vessel, impeding blood flow through the leg. During this surgery, doctors will create a new pathway for blood to travel. If ...

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. These ...

Forget abs and biceps for a change and focus on sumo squats, dead lifts and lunges with these 10 leg exercises.

Fibular fractions are among the quickest forms of leg break to heal, as the fibula are the smaller of the two lower leg bones ...

Donna Christiano Campisano is a freelance writer specializing in women and children's health issues. She has written for numerous consumer publications and websites, including Parents, Woman’s Day, ...