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 ...

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 ...

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?

“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 ...

For decades, the appendix has been dismissed as a useless organ — a leftover from human evolution with no real function.

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

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, ...

WASHINGTON — Bindi Irwin shared a health update on Monday following her absence from the annual Steve Irwin Gala. In an Instagram video shared on Monday, the 26-year-old revealed that she had ...

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

Jack Osbourne has gone under the knife – to remove his appendix. The 25-year-old recently engaged new father announced the news on Twitter on Sunday. VIEW THE PHOTOS: The 'Fierce' Miss Kelly Osbourne ...