You probably know the difference between your biceps and your triceps, but you might not be as knowledgeable about the organs inside your body. Take the spleen, for instance. This spongy organ, which ...

Even though adults can survive without a spleen, this organ serves several crucial functions. Expert Dr Paul Ng relates some little-known facts about it, and why to take steps to protect it. “The ...

The spleen, shown in the 19th-century French anatomy atlas, Traite Complet de L'Anatomie de L'Homme. On a crisp New England fall day, college freshman Jordan Taylor was playing Ultimate Frisbee when ...

The spleen filters your blood and also stores your red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells. But if your spleen is removed, other parts of the lymphatic system can take over these functions.

The spleen is a delicate, fist-sized organ under your left rib cage near your stomach. It contains special white blood cells that destroy bacteria and help your body fight infections. The spleen also ...

The spleen provides a critical function to the body. It not only recycles iron, but it also stores, recycles, and produces red blood cells. The spleen’s white pulp processes antibodies and helps ...