The lymphatic system has long been considered mysterious. But the lymphatic system—and the lymph nodes within it—plays fascinating and important roles in health and disease, from fighting off ...

When you start feeling under the weather, you might reach to the sides of your neck (just like your parents used to) to see if you have inflamed lymph nodes. Even if you know nothing else about the ...

The last time you visited your doctor for a sore throat, they may have felt for potential inflammation in your neck. That's because infections often cause swollen lymph nodes (medically known as ...

An expert explains how attitudes towards lymphedema risk have evolved over the years. Attitudes are changing around lymphedema — and with that shift comes a handful of common myths and misconceptions ...