Forgotten immune organ in chest may predict how long you live

New research suggests the thymus organ can predict a person's lifespan. Healthier thymuses correlate with significantly lower risks of death from any cause. This organ plays a vital role in producing and training crucial T cells for immunity. Lifestyle factors like smoking and weight impact thymic health, affecting overall immune function. Scientists now view the thymus as a key to understanding varied aging processes.

By TOI SCIENCE DESK