Though rare, the bubonic plague is present in certain areas of the United States. Here's how to treat and prevent the deadly plague.

Usually, swollen chest lymph nodes are too deep in the chest for a person to feel them. Any swollen lymph nodes in the chest appear on imaging scans. Swelling can indicate an underlying condition.

A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these bean-shaped clusters of immune cells in your neck, armpit, or groin puffs up, it’s typically an indication ...

Swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpit, head, and other parts of the body often occur when your body is fighting an ...

Many things may cause a lump to appear in the groin or pelvic area, including cysts, swollen lymph nodes, a hernia, or enlarged blood vessels. Treatment will depend on the cause. The groin contains ...

A pea-sized lump in your neck is usually a swollen lymph node. It’s often a sign you’re fighting an infection or a result of an insect bite or sting. The appearance of a pea-sized lump in your neck ...

There are several reasons you might have a moveable lump in the neck. Swollen lymph nodes are often the reason. But this lump can also be a serious condition, so visiting a doctor is important. A lump ...

After a case of bubonic plague was confirmed in Oregon earlier this week, some people may wonder if there’s a danger of the disease spreading in the U.S. The Oregon resident, who was the first to ...

Understanding this often-overlooked symptom could help millions of allergy sufferers recognize when their body is sending important signals about their immune response. When most people think of ...