I placed the cold, jade rolling pin under my cheekbone and gently glided it to the edge of my face. To be honest, I felt a bit like a piece of pastry. But my grandma assured me that I was engaging in ...

In recent years, researchers have been learning more about why cellular antennas called cilia are so important. Cilia can act as sensors of the cell's environment and can send and receive signals.

The UNC School of Medicine Lab of Kathleen Caron, PhD, discovered that the protein VE-cadherin is a key player in the maintenance and function of lymphatic vessels in the heart, but that loss of these ...

The lymphatic system, the body’s second largest circulatory network, plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and immune function. Despite its importance, studying lymphatic vessel function ...

Imagine the body’s internal system suddenly acting sluggish; the body sends signs and signals that may appear as subtle imbalances at first, and later develop into major symptoms such as fatigue, a ...

The accumulation of amyloid-beta in the brain is believed to be a culprit behind neurodegeneration, but the underlying mechanism of the buildup is not yet clear. The biopharma industry’s endeavor to ...

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 ...