Artificial intelligence helps ALS patients preserve their voices 02:41 "Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane said Thursday that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a rare ...

Treatment for microscopic colitis aims to reduce these symptoms and help you achieve remission. Remission refers to a period where disease activity and symptoms improve or go away.

Thymus vs. Thyroid Glands. Your thyroid is an endocrine gland like the thymus. The thyroid is higher up in your body, in your neck. While both glands are a part of your endocrine system, they have ...

Microscopic battles rage around and in us at all times, involving surprisingly exciting weapons. Scientists have now observed a bacterium that attacks like a pirate ship, ensnaring its prey with ...

Lymph nodes. Ducts in human silhouette. Tonsil, thymus, spleen anatomy in male and female body. Cisterna chyli. Medical anatomical poster for clinic. Flat vector illustration eukaryotic cell stock ...

Also, studies have found that microscopic colitis is often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome, a functional disorder (arising from changes in how the body works, rather than a disease).

The thymus gland is located in the chest behind the breastbone. Its functions include producing white blood cells known as T cells, which aid in immunity. It also contributes to the production of ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified stem cells in the human thymus for the first time. These cells represent a potential new target to understand immune diseases and cancer ...

Turns out lowly thymus may be saving your life. Harvard University Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology. Journal New England Journal of Medicine ...

Thymectomy during surgery increases the risk of death and cancer. Reduced thymus activity leads to lower T cell production and higher pro-inflammatory molecules, impacting adult health. Key takeaways; ...

The thymus (orange in this illustration) is an immune system organ that sits between the lungs, right in front of and above the heart. This gland might be more important for adult health than ...