This article, the first in a six-part series, gives an overview of the lymphatic system, which circulates lymph fluid around the body to drain tissue, transport fat and activate immune responses. This ...

The first article in this four-part series gave an overview of the lymphatic system. This second article looks at the two major lymphatic organs - the thymus and the spleen. Subscribe today for ...

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 ...

The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, vessels and organs working together to move a colourless, watery fluid called lymph back into the bloodstream. Essentially a drainage network, it forms ...

Lymphatic drainage is a simple but precise process that can have positive effects on the immune system. It usually requires specialized knowledge and training, but the treatment itself only involves a ...

Dramatic changes in lymphatic vessel contraction and in the lymph nodes that drain inflamed joints are associated with disease progression and response to therapy in murine models of rheumatoid ...