One Faribault, Minnesota, woman says every day is simply a "gift" as she's the only known person in the world with her ...

Raynaud phenomenon is a condition in which the blood vessels in the extremities become narrow, restricting blood flow. This causes the extremities to appear paler in color. A person may also ...

What is Raynaud's disease? Raynaud's disease, or Raynaud's phenomenon (RP), is caused by problems with your blood vessels, often the small vessels in your fingers and toes. A Raynaud's attack ...

Scleroderma is a rare disease in which a person's immune system begins ... have an exaggerated response to cold temperature or emotional stress. During an attack of Raynaud's, the blood vessels in the ...

For 1 in 10 sufferers, the condition is a more serious type called Secondary Raynaud’s. In this case it is caused by an underlying disease or injury that has permanently damaged blood vessels or ...

Raynaud’s disease affects up to 10 million people ... It’s very normal for blood vessels to narrow when we’re exposed to cold temperatures, for example, which along with stress and anxiety ...

Smoking increases the risk of coronary artery disease. Smoking also increases the risk of heart attack in diabetics (insulin or non-insulin dependent). Vascular complications Lupus can affect the ...