A new method to keep human lymph node tissue alive and functioning outside the body for several days could give researchers a much clearer view of how our immune system responds to infections, ...

Over the past few years, we’ve all found it critical to take care of the body and improve immune function. I think about how critical detoxifying the body is for any kind of illness or symptom. In a ...

An ovarian cancer survivor shares her experience receiving a radiation treatment on her lymph nodes. I am anxious today. For what, I am not sure. For me, writing things down helps with the anxiousness ...

Lymph node metastasis occurs in "metastatic" lymph nodes, lymph nodes that have been infected by cancer from elsewhere in the body. A part of the immune system, lymph nodes are tiny ovals placed ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Lymph nodes trigger very different immune responses – depending on which body tissue they are connected to. Special T cells are responsible for this newly discovered relation. The human body contains ...

Breast cancer is able to modify the lymphatic vessels through which it travels to the draining lymph nodes. From there, it can then spread to other parts of the body. A new finding by Finnish ...

Lymph nodes trigger very different immune responses -- depending on which body tissue they are connected to. Special T cells are responsible for this newly discovered relation. The human body contains ...

A new study presents novel findings on why human lymph nodes lose their function with age and the consequences for the effectiveness of our immune system. A new study from researchers at Uppsala ...

“Lymphfluencers” claim this type of massage can filter out toxins, help you lose weight, and boost your immune system. Here’s what science says. Lymphatic drainage massages have become a popular ...