A growing body of research suggests that the brain clears waste during sleep via the glymphatic system. How does this work ...

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A hormone produced by the brain, orexin, may play a central role in the functioning of the brain’s glymphatic system, which clears waste, according to a new study from the University of Oulu.

Early on, Nedergaard and Iliff, a glial cell biologist and a vascular physiologist, respectively, hypothesized that waste ...

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of cancers that begin in the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic system. While breast, lung, and colon cancers are widely ...

Researchers observed that lymphatic endothelial cells and other stromal cells are the first cells in the lymph nodes to come ...

This moving dot depicts something few people have ever seen: fresh cerebrospinal fluid flowing from the spinal cord into the ...

“Psychologically, it helps set the tone for a more focused, motivated and productive day, signaling to your body and brain ...

Vaccines trigger a notably rapid response in the stromal cells of draining lymph nodes within the first hours after ...

The lymphatic system, often overlooked, is vital for detoxification, fluid balance, and immunity. When sluggish, it manifests as persistent swelling, digestive issues, skin problems, and frequent ...

Lymph nodes are a key part of the human immune system, whose primary function is to combat infections. The effectiveness of ...

The eye, like most organs, has an intricate plumbing system. Pressure builds when drainage is impaired, and this condition - glaucoma - can cause ...