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.

Lymph nodes are part of the body’s immune system. A swollen lymph node in the armpit may be a sign of a bacterial or viral infection, an injury, or a serious health condition, such as cancer.

Swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpit, head, and other parts of the body often occur when your body is fighting an infection or disease. Also known as lymphadenopathy, it can also sometimes be ...

Stay hydrated. Proper hydration supports lymphatic function. Dr. Maas suggests drinking 8–10 glasses of water daily to maintain optimal circulation and help treat swollen lymph nodes in your ...

A person has died of the pneumonic plague at the Flagstaff Medical Center in Arizona, according to Northern Arizona Healthcare, the organization that runs the hospital. The patient arrived at the ...

Lymphatic drainage is said to help with everything from energy and immunity to cellulite and water retention. But does it ...

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In some cases, swollen lymph nodes may indicate sinusitis (a sinus infection). People with allergies are three times more likely to get sinusitis than those without. Allergy-related inflammation ...

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Coconino County Health and Human Services recently received a report of a prairie dog die-off on private land northeast of ...