The lymphatic system consists of thin tubes and lymph nodes that run throughout the body. It’s part of the immune system and keeps body fluid levels in balance. A few areas, like bones, were believed to lack lymph tissue. The hard tissue of bone made studying any role the lymphatic system might play especially difficult….
Australian Researchers Make A New Genetic Discovery To Lymphatic Disorders
South Australian researchers have found a new genetic mutation responsible for causing stillbirths and severe chronic disease in affected children, bringing new insight into lymphatic disease. “We found a genetic event that causes a rare lymphatic vessel disease,” Professor Natasha Harvey, a co-author for the study, said. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels…
Critically Important and All but Ignored: Lymphatic Flow
Evidence is rapidly growing that chronic inflammation plays a large part in causing chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiac, neurologic, and gastroenterological disorders. Various diets, including vegetarian, low-fat, saturated fat, Paleo, vegan, lectin-free, and others are recommended to reduce inflammation. However, proponents of good health also suggest that in order to minimize the risk…
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