The lymphatic system is a system of thin tubes and lymph nodes that run throughout the body. These tubes are called lymph vessels or lymphatic vessels. The lymph system is an important part of our ...

We spend a lot of time caring for the body’s circulatory system, with almost all of our attention focused on the health of our cardiovascular system, the heart and its 60,000 miles of arteries, veins ...

An important part of maintaining a healthy immune system is an effective lymphatic system, yet almost nowhere is anyone paying specific attention to it. The lymphatic system is the “other” circulatory ...

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 ...

The lymphatic system plays an important role in providing immune responses to harmful micro-organisms and toxins that enter the body. This article, the third in a six-part series on the system, ...

Lumbar lymph nodes refer to a group of small organs that are part of the immune system. Lymph nodes are generally circular, bean-like organs that are dispersed throughout the body. The lumbar lymph ...

Lymphatic drainage is a gentle therapy meant to help reduce swelling, flush out toxins and improve circulation.

While social media hypes lymphatic massage for detox and sculpting, experts clarify its medical origins. Originally for ...

The lymphatic system is similar to the blood circulation system. The lymph vessels branch through all parts of the body like the arteries and veins that carry blood. But the lymphatic system tubes are ...