A study published in the journal Nature showed that the thymus, a small organ in the chest known for training the immune system in childhood, is also important for long-term health and lifespan.

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

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

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

Two new studies from investigators at Mass General Brigham challenge a decades-old assumption that the thymus, an organ best ...

There's a small fatty gland that sits behind your sternum and is often said to be 'useless' in adulthood. A retrospective study, however, suggests the thymus gland is not nearly as expendable as ...

The organ in question is not entirely useless, of course. During childhood and adolescence, it serves a very important function. However, after that, it ceases its activity and shrinks. This is why it ...

Researchers at Mass General Brigham say the thymus may continue to play a significant role in adult health. Using artificial intelligence, the team analyzed routine CT scans from more than 2,500 ...

As populations age worldwide, the decline of the immune system, a process known as immunosenescence, has become a critical biomedical challenge. This decline leads to increased susceptibility to ...

Dear Doctor Roach: I have recently learned that my sibling, age 70, has rare cancer of the thymus. She will be getting chemotherapy and perhaps radiation treatment. I have heard of immunotherapy. Is ...

Annemarie Shepherd, MD, medical director of Fred Hutch Cancer Center – Proton Therapy, has a special interest in thymic cancers, a type of thoracic cancer. Thoracic cancers develops in the chest, or ...