Tattoo ink stays with you for life. Researchers are now asking how these pigments interact with the immune system and whether ...

As I was getting up from my visit with Mrs. Gregory, her right hand went to the base of her neck. Dr. Smith, do you think ...

Tattoos have gained widespread popularity, with nearly one in three Americans having at least one. But beneath the colorful designs lurks a hidden journey. According to a new study, tattoo ink doesn’t ...

A team led by investigators at Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has developed and validated an ...

The preauricular lymph nodes sit just in front of the ears. These tiny nodes play a vital role in protecting the body against infections and disease. In this article, we provide information on the ...

When the body fights an infection or injury, lymph nodes sometimes swell. Doctors call this a reactive lymph node. Treatment can depend on the cause. Lymph nodes house white blood cells. These cells ...

Skipping sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients with clinically node-negative, hormonal receptor (HR)-positive, ...

Dr. Thomas Weida answers the question: 'Are My Swollen Lymph Nodes Dangerous?' — -- Question: How do I know if my swollen lymph nodes point to something serious or just a routine infection?

Is omission of the sentinel lymph node biopsy safe in early breast cancer in patients treated with breast conserving therapy ...

A lymph node biopsy is a test that checks for disease in your lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small, oval-shaped organs located in different parts of your body. They’re found close to internal organs ...

You’ve probably had swollen glands at some point in your life, such as when you’ve had a cold or other infection. Swollen glands are actually swollen lymph nodes, which are often reactive lymph nodes.