‘Useless’ organ that doctors often remove could actually help you live longer and even fight cancer

‘Useless’ organ that doctors often remove could actually help you live longer and even fight cancer …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

BEHIND your chest wall sits a small fatty gland called the thymus.

The blob-like organ was thought to be useless in adults – until a study suggested quite the opposite.

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The thymus sits behind your sternum and plays an important role in immune system developmentCredit: Getty

Scientists from the US found that those who get their thymus removed face an increased risk of cancer and death from any cause later in life.

“We discovered that the thymus is absolutely required for health,” Harvard…

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