The appendix is a small organ situated between the small and large intestines. For a long time, scientists didn't know its function and deemed it useless. In fact, it was seen as potentially dangerous ...

You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed before leaving Earth. After all, people say you can live without this organ because it serves no purpose, but how much truth is there in ...

Just when we thought we had enough on our medical to-do list—Pap smears, mammograms, cholesterol checks, stress management, hydration, posture—now we’re hearing that appendix cancer is on the rise?

You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed before leaving Earth. After all, people say you can live without this organ because it serves no purpose, but how much truth is there in ...

Discover the surprising role of the appendix in immunity and gut health, alongside insights on appendicitis and treatment options.

For decades, the appendix has been dismissed as a useless organ — a leftover from human evolution with no real function. Often joked about as a “biological mistake,” this small, finger-like pouch ...

Unexpected medical emergencies can happen in an instant -- and for a handful of celebrities, they had no idea that their appendix was just hours from rupturing. Appendicitis can be a scary situation, ...

“I'm sure we're going to find out one day that the brain is as worthless as the appendix.” —Scott McClanahan The poor, maligned appendix. That worm-like accessory dangling from our intestines has long ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao, who has been in the spotlight for her critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies, recently faced a sudden ...

The IBF I/C heavyweight clash between Erkan Teper and Yohan Duhaupas, set for December 13 in Munich, is off as Teper had to have his appendix removed. Whether or not the fight will be rescheduled is ...