It’s easy to write off puffy ankles, swollen fingers, cellulite-dimpled thighs or belly bloat as little inconveniences we see when we look in the mirror. But they are actually signs that a ...

Lymphedema, a fluid buildup due to lymphatic system issues, commonly causes swelling in limbs. It often follows cancer ...

How does the brain take out its trash? That is the job of the brain's lymphatic drainage system, and efforts to understand ...

A secret river runs through your body, helping clear out toxins and fighting infection. It's part of the lymphatic system, which is made up of organs, nodes, ducts and vessels that move lymphatic ...

Think of your lymphatic system as a hardworking network quietly managing waste removal, immunity, and fluid balance. To keep the lymphatic system functioning smoothly, it is key to ensure your body ...

Plastic bronchitis is the buildup of lymph fluid in the lungs. The fluid leaks into the airways and causes tree-like casts to form, blocking the airways. Treatment includes removing the casts and ...

Edema develops when lymph does not return to the venous circulation at a rate equal to the rate of capillary filtration. Fetal sheep develop edema as well as an increased central venous pressure while ...

If I sat and wrote out out all of the benefits associated with exercising, we’d both be here all day. But one thing that I recently learned can be added to the endless laundry list of “why working out ...