Imagine the body’s internal system suddenly acting sluggish; the body sends signs and signals that may appear as subtle imbalances at first, and later develop into major symptoms such as fatigue, a ...

In an age where wellness and self-care are paramount, understanding the importance of the lymphatic system is crucial. The lymphatic system plays a vital role in maintaining the body’s health by ...

Much is being made of the lymph these days. So, what exactly is the lymphatic system? “It’s the bonus set of plumbing that filters and removes excess waste, bacteria and toxins from your body,” said ...

Detox. Rejuvenation. Anti-inflammatory. De-stress. Behold some of the greatest buzzwords in today’s wellness culture. They’re also terms that were employed in my recent conversations about the ...

The University of Pennsylvania is getting $7.8 million over the next two years to study an overlooked aspect of human health: the lymphatic system. Often described as the body’s sewer system, its main ...

Scientists have made a breakthrough that could lead to effective treatments for lymphedema, a painful swelling condition for which there is currently no cure. Lymphedema can be congenital or caused by ...

Our lymphatic system is like a big network of roots spread throughout the body. It serves as part of our immune system, ...

Laurencia Villalba is a vascular surgeon in private and public practice. Alison Tomlin and Theresa Larkin do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization ...

When it comes to buzzy beauty treatments, lymphatic drainage has really stood the test of time. Dry brushing, gua sha and massage are all popular ways to tap into this trend, which focuses on lightly ...

Cancer that starts in the lymph nodes is lymphoma. Cancer may also spread from other areas of the body to various lymph nodes, including the neck. Swollen lymph nodes are usually due to a cause other ...