MeSH tree: A11.118.637.555
Two new studies from investigators at Mass General Brigham challenge a decades-old assumption that the thymus, an organ best known for its role in establishing immune function in childhood, becomes irrelevant in adulthood. ...
Mar 18, 2026
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Arthritis is often associated with older age, but it also affects children. One of the most common forms is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), an inflammatory condition that causes persistent joint swelling and pain.
Mar 17, 2026
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From cobblers to smoothies, dark sweet cherries show up in plenty of recipes, and scientists say the crimson-colored fruit may contain compounds that could help fight an aggressive type of breast cancer.
Mar 15, 2026
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To all the women who've heard the frustrating "it's all in your head" in response to medical maladies, a new study out Friday feels your pain.
Mar 14, 2026
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A topical cream activated the skin's immune defenses and suppressed tumor growth in two preclinical models of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Mar 13, 2026
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Lymph nodes, considered the command centers of our immune system, often get swollen and stiff when fighting infection. Now, a UC Berkeley-led team of researchers has discovered that this mechanical change may help instruct ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology have found that physically resisting the formation of an immunological synapse actually promotes a stronger immune response. The findings could help explain how immune ...
Mar 12, 2026
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An already-approved IV drug significantly reduces the symptoms of lupus, a new clinical trial showed. More than three-quarters of lupus patients taking obinutuzumab (Gazvya) had a significant improvement in their symptoms ...
Mar 10, 2026
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A team of University of Kentucky researchers has uncovered a surprising clue in the battle against Alzheimer's disease that could help doctors predict, and ultimately prevent, a common side effect of the newest generation ...
Mar 9, 2026
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In little moments like when sipping coffee or licking an ice cream cone, it doesn't seem like your body is pulling off a biological miracle. But it is. That cookie is not you—yet when you put it in your mouth, your body ...
Mar 7, 2026
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