A bill introduced in 2014 to help patients with lymphedema is still on the floor awaiting approval. The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal bill currently under review. Introduced in 2014 by four ...

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month. Lymphedema is a condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in different areas of the body including the arms, legs, trunk, abdomen, head and neck. Susan Selby, ...

People who have had surgery to remove part of the lymphatic system are at risk of developing lymphedema, a buildup of fluid in soft bodily tissues. Other risk factors for lymphedema include ...

Living with lymphedema is challenging and summers can be especially difficult, but with a few helpful tips, it can be an enjoyable time. My least favorite time of year is here again, summer. Living in ...

Lymphedema, a condition that happens when lymph fluid builds up in your body too quickly, can be a result of obesity. A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater qualifies a person as having obesity.

You may never have heard of lymphedema, but the chronic condition affects more people than you probably realize. In the United States alone, 10 million people are living with lymphedema, according to ...

A British teenager with an enlarged leg has revealed the rude remarks she’s subjected to from strangers on the street. Didi Okoh, 19, suffers from lymphedema — a rare medical condition whereby fluid ...