Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. It can be a side effect of cancer treatment. This build-up can cause discomfort. It often happens in the arms or legs, but can also occur in ...

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about this condition that affects millions of Americans and what can be done to help people improve their quality of ...

You may have heard about lymphatic drainage massages or come across videos of the massage technique on social media. While this technique was originally developed to treat lymphedema (swelling caused ...

The Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design students’ LymphaSense helps track lymphatic fluid buildup, which can happen after cancer treatments, before it becomes an irreversible problem. The ...

(WNDU) - It’s been called cancer’s nasty little secret. Lymphedema is a condition where fluid builds up in a person’s arms or legs. Lymphedema can cause long-term physical, psychological, and social ...

A Houston wellness studio is drawing attention for its unique body sculpting technique designed to support lymphatic health. Co-owners Nataline and Chase Oelkers say their approach combines targeted ...

A preclinical study unexpectedly identified the gene Foxo1 as a potential treatment target for hereditary lymphedema. Valve loss or dysfunction that disrupts the flow of lymph fluid is strongly ...

Lymphatic drainage massage is a popular treatment designed to reduce bloating and swelling. Typically recommended to people who have gone through illness or medical treatment, it’s meant to get rid of ...

Our lymphatic system is like a big network of roots spread throughout the body. It serves as part of our immune system, transporting immune cells and filtering excess fluid (lymph) before returning it ...