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immune function
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The Viewpoint: Why the appendix is much more important than we once thought
Once thought to be a useless vestigial organ, the appendix is now recognized as playing a crucial role in regulating the gut microbiome and supporting overall immune function.
Trauma is carried in your DNA. But science reveals a more complicated story
Radu Bercan/Shutterstock Tara-Lyn Camilleri, Monash University As war continues to rage in Gaza and Ukraine, there is concern…
Why the appendix is much more important than we once thought
ART-ur/Shutterstock Ignacio López-Goñi, Universidad de Navarra You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed before leaving…
Why wild swimming is better for your mental wellbeing than open-air pools
jax10289/Shutterstock Lewis Elliott, University of Exeter On Perranporth beach in Cornwall, UK, a local outdoor swimming group called…
Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?
Michele Ursi/Shutterstock Hunter Bennett, University of South Australia and Ben Singh, University of South Australia Ice baths have…