The lymphatic system is a network of lymphoid organs and lymphatic vessels. It transports lymph fluid and helps to clear toxins and other waste from the body’s tissues. Lymphocytes use the lymphatic ...

In the complex network of the lymphatic system, anastomoses play a vital role in maintaining fluid balance and providing ...

Cancer is a challenging enough diagnosis, but many patients are dealt a second blow, even as they heal: "chemo brain." ...

While initially developed to treat people with lymphedema, proponents claim lymphatic drainage massage can reduce cellulite, ...

Researchers describe a novel acidic niche within lymph nodes that plays an integral role in regulating T cell activation. In the fight against cancer, the immune system is the first line of defense.

A new study published in the European Journal of Heart Failure reveals that the speed of lymph flow in the legs may determine ...

To confirm a diagnosis and determine the stage of the disease, your doctor will use a series of tests: Biopsy: This is the most definitive test. A surgeon will remove all or part of an affected lymph ...

You are now among the first people to see the brain’s lymphatic system. The vessels in the photo above transport fluid that is likely crucial to metabolic and inflammatory processes. Until now, no one ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- In the fight against cancer, the immune system is the first line of defense. The lymphatic system specifically is essential to protecting the body against foreign invaders. Activation ...