Studies, including a paper from Reproductive Science show that menopause can lead to fluid retention due to decreased ...

Discover how allergies can cause swollen lymph nodes, and learn to distinguish between normal immune responses and warning ...

For 10 years, Karina Yaniv has worked to find out just how much zebrafish have in common with mice—at least when it comes to their lymphatic systems, the open-ended networks of vessels best known for ...

What is the lymphatic system? The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and includes a network of tissues and organs that helps remove waste, toxins, and bacteria or viruses from the body.

Lymphatic drainage massage is having a moment on social media, with claims that it can reduce inflammation, bloating and stress. While this technique was originally developed to treat lymphedema ...

Lymphatic massages are all the rage in wellness communities. But medical experts warn that not everyone should be getting them.

To be clear, even though lymphatic drainage facials are having a moment, they're not a new concept. As I looked into them ...

The mind and body are deeply linked, yet most people still think of their immune system and mental health as two separate ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from ...

Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when there is damage to the lymph system, causing a collection of fluid in one or more areas of the body. The swelling can occur in the arm, breast, chest or leg ...