Lymphatic drainage is everywhere, from social media tutorials to wellness clinics. Experts explain what it is, how it works, and what consumers should know.

Lipoedema is often mistaken for general weight gain, obesity or lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is swelling caused by a build-up of fluid when the lymphatic system is not draining properly. Lipoedema ...

Lymph nodes are located throughout the body. They are small, bean-shaped glands that play a crucial role in the immune system. During an infection, a person may notice swollen lymph nodes. The body ...

Lymphatic drainage massage has gained popularity as a purported bloating and weight loss support method, but there’s no proof that the procedure will decrease body fat. Lymphatic drainage massage uses ...

A study has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery. However, an effective drug to ...

When a donor organ is given to a recipient, it’s crucial that the recipient’s immune system doesn’t attack the donated organ as a foreign invader. While organ transplantation has advanced tremendously ...

In 2020, a young boy at University Hospital Bonn was struggling to breathe. A leak in his lymphatic system was spilling fatty fluid into his airways. As the lymph solidified it set hard, blocking the ...

A multicenter study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery.

A team of University of South Florida investigators led by Jerome Breslin, professor of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, has received $3.3 million ...

For many women with lipedema, the diagnosis comes after years of being told the same thing: eat less, not more. The problem is that the fat accumulating around their hips and legs isn't responding to ...