The lymphatic system, the body’s second largest circulatory network, plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and immune function. Despite its importance, studying lymphatic vessel function ...

Faced with a preteen boy who had painful swelling and respiratory distress from a severe, deteriorating rare condition, researchers identified the responsible gene mutation and harnessed that ...

In a study published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers working at the Wihuri Research Institute and the University of Helsinki report a surprising finding that challenges current ...

Wellness practices like dry brushing, body scraping and Gua sha have gained in popularity over the past few years as a way to maintain a healthy lymphatic system. However, experts still aren't sure if ...

A search on TikTok for #lymphaticdrainage rings in at 218.4 million and counting posts. Even the influencer Tinx has utilized the popular terminology known for the removal of stagnant fluids, ...

Laurencia Villalba is a vascular surgeon in private and public practice. Alison Tomlin and Theresa Larkin do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization ...