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Thymus Hormone May Extend Lifespan

Updated 2026-07-21 10:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new study in mice suggests that a hormone produced by the thymus could help extend lifespan and improve health by reducing age-related inflammation.

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Scientific American

This tiny, forgotten organ could help us live longer, healthier

A hormone produced by the thymus helps tamp down age-related inflammation, a new study in mice found

2026-07-21 09:00 UTC