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….

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…

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…