New research has found the health of one particular organ not only indicates a longer life, but could also be instrumental in fighting off cancer.

The thymus gland is an important part of your immune system that works into old age, and is important for preventing disease ...

A small, often-ignored gland behind the breastbone may play a far larger role in adult health than medicine has assumed for ...

It’s long been thought that an organ known as the thymus is crucial to development of the immune system. Early in life, it ...

The role of the thymus in our long-term immunity and health is poorly understood. A new study suggests we need to pay ...

New research finds the thymus remains active in adults and may influence cancer survival, ageing and disease risk by shaping ...

The thymus is a small organ located in the upper chest that plays a central role in the immune system: it produces T cells - ...

A “forgotten” immune organ, the thymus, may hold the key to better cancer outcomes and lower disease risk. Credit: ...

The health of this small organ, which was previously thought to be inactive in adulthood can be crucial in cancer treatment.

Imaging studies of more than 27,000 adults link a healthier thymus on CT scans with a longer life and lower risks of ...

Researchers analyzing chest CT scans from more than 27,000 adults have found that the condition of the thymus gland, a small ...

The thymus is a small, inconspicuous organ, but it is also vital for a functional immune system. This is because it is the development site of the T-lymphocytes (T-cells), which play a central role in ...