But how to explain the fact that the vast majority of us are eating the same western diet high in saturated fats, but not all of us are getting lymphedema? Previous cancer research had established ...

After being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer, Antonette Beccarelli faced another health ordeal that changed her life. Like many survivors, she developed lymphedema — swelling in her left hand ...

Mahogany Geter, a model in Tennessee, spent her childhood avoiding mirrors. “I felt hideous, like a freak of nature,” Geter, 25, tells TODAY.com. Geter was born with lymphedema in her left leg, which ...

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.

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 ...

Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. It can be a side effect of cancer treatment. This build-up can cause discomfort. It often happens in the arms or legs, but can also occur in ...

When tested in an animal model, a high-fat diet either brought on or worsened lymphedema, while switching back to healthy food reversed the effects. "This clearly shows us diet is contributing to the ...