It has remained mysterious for millennia, but we’re finally uncovering the profound role the lymphatic system plays in ...

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 ...

But while you’re focused on keeping your internal defenses strong, there’s another immune system you probably haven’t thought ...

How does the brain take out its trash? That is the job of the brain's lymphatic drainage system, and efforts to understand how it works have pushed the boundaries of brain-imaging technologies.

Countless ads might lead you to believe you need immunity-strengthening supplements; immunologists swear by something else.

SEATTLE — When it comes to immunity-boosting yoga, it’s all about the lymphatic system, certified yoga instructor Brett Larkin explained. The lymphatic system is the network of vessels and organs that ...

As people age, their immune system does not function as well as it did when they were younger, probably due to natural aging processes. But new research has found that exposure to air pollution also ...

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