In a recent study published in the Journal of Biomedical Optics, researchers studied the shape and function of lymphatic vessels in vivo using SWIR fluorescence imaging. They compared two imaging ...

Within the lymphatic system, lymph nodes help to filter bodily fluids. Lymph nodes connect to lymphatic vessels, which feed these fluids into them. The filtering process involves removing harmful ...

Lymphangitis is an infection and inflammation of the lymph vessels. It can result from a bacterial skin infection. A person may notice red or dark streaks extending from the site of an injury ...

Monkey photos: Images show how cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), labeled with a fluorescent tracer, travels through lymphatic vessels around the eyes, nasal area, hard palate, and neck following infusion ...

Connected through small lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes filter fluid. Clusters of lymph nodes are located under the armpit near the breast, and the lymph nodes are often the first place breast ...

Lymphatic vessels are a key component of the cardiovascular system, responsible for returning excessive tissue fluid and protein (lymph) ...

Lymphatic drainage massage gently targets the lymphatic system just under your skin. While touted as a way to flush toxins, it's mainly used to help with swelling from extra lymph fluid in your ...