Lymph nodes are small glands that filter lymph, the clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system. During an infection, they accumulate bacteria or dead or diseased cells and may swell.

All that commotion in response to a threat is what shows up as swelling. That can look different depending on the person, but generally, a lymph node bigger than one centimetre across is considered ...

A licensed lymphatic drainage specialist answers the question: Should we all be getting lymphatic drainage massages?

Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific surgeries, according to two studies exploring ways to lessen ...

Intraoperative frozen biopsy and sentinel lymph nodes technique have not shown sufficient accuracy to avoid extended lymphadenectomy, due to the significant rates of skip lymphatic metastasis.

A new animal study found that a protein-deficient diet in one generation created related health risks -- lower birth-weight, smaller kidneys -- ... New Model for Replication of BKPyV Virus ...

The pandemic reinforced the critical need for flexibility in managing disease threats, especially in communication, ...

Some research supports statin use for people with kidney disease or kidney failure and heart disease. Other research recommends caution for those with kidney issues. Heart disease is a major cause ...

Patients who beat cancer can be left with an incurable, chronic and painful condition. Sufferers and doctors alike are fighting to bring this hidden condition to light.

Jayden Whyman met his future wife, Tasha, at a bus stop in Rotorua when they were just teenagers. She loved painting, walking ...

Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and may also lower blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. If you have CKD, you may need to keep an eye ...