The vascular endothelium is a dynamic tissue with many active functions. Until recently, endothelial cell (EC) biology studies have used cultured ECs from various organs; these cell lines are ...

Your bile ducts are tubes that carry bile from your liver and gallbladder to your small intestines. Bile is a fluid produced by your liver and stored in your gallbladder. It helps your body break down ...

A secret river runs through your body, helping clear out toxins and fighting infection. It's part of the lymphatic system, which is made up of organs, nodes, ducts and vessels that move lymphatic ...

Pseudo-afferent cervical lymph-duct cannulation in a sheep model allows large amounts of lymph cells to be collected under physiological conditions, carrying immune signaling information from the head ...

Medically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DO Key Takeaways The lymph system helps cleanse the body, but it's not the main organ ...

The lymphatic system The lymphatic system can be thought of as a second circulatory system that runs in parallel, and in conjunction, with the cardiovascular system; it extends into every major region ...

Interventional radiologists with Nemours Children's Health System have identified a new source of abnormal lymphatic flow between the liver and the lungs that may be responsible for some cases of ...

Bile Bile ducts are thin tubes that connect the liver with the small intestine. These ducts transport bile (digestive fluid) formed in the liver and the gallbladder ...

Chrissy Teigen posted a video of herself wearing a lymphatic massage jacket. Lymphatic massage claims to gently drain lymph nodes and enhance circulation. The benefits of lymphatic massage are not ...

Who doesn’t love a good massage? On a recent trip to Toronto, I had the pleasure of experiencing a lymphatic massage at Facile Med Spa. It was not only deeply relaxing but also supported my ...