Many Americans grew up with the idea their appendix is an unnecessary organ, made obsolete by evolution. But in the last 20 years or so, scientists have come to believe the appendix serves a purpose, ...

"Late Show" host Stephen Colbert cancelled this week's episodes while he recovers from an appendectomy, he announced on Threads. "Going forward, all emails to my appendix will be handled by my ...

With Florida hospitals overflowing with COVID-19 patients, 12-year-old Seth Osborn was unable to get medical care before his appendix burst Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, ...

Appendicitis is not an inherited condition, but genetics may play a role. However, the cause of appendicitis is often unclear. Appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. An infection may ...