For decades, the human appendix was casually dismissed as a “useless” vestige. Modern research and clinical experience, however, suggest that this small, narrow pouch, attached to the cecum in the ...

"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 ...

Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal surgical emergencies in children presenting to the emergency department. Although clinical guidelines emphasize combining symptom ...

A young child being treated for appendicitis actually had a rare, deadly parasite living in her abdomen. The 10-year-old girl had been living in Switzerland for six months after migrating from Eritrea ...

From new friends to dating, asking someone's zodiac sign is a common ice breaker that people ask all the time. A person's zodiac sign, also known as their sun sign, is determined by the position of ...

The Oval Office may seem like the last place that needs a sign. It is the most famous room in the world. The name helpfully highlights its key distinguishing feature. There shouldn’t be any randos ...

The iconic Citgo sign in Boston is moving, but only slightly. Officials announced Wednesday it will soon be repositioned from its perch atop Kenmore Square. The sign will be moved 30 feet higher and ...

Most people only ever think about their appendix if it needs to be removed. But a worrying new trend is rewriting this narrative, as appendix cancer is on the rise in younger generations. A study ...

Open your hips and release tension with this 5-minute yoga for psoas and hip flexors. These targeted stretches improve flexibility, ease lower back discomfort, and support better posture. Perfect for ...

Share on Pinterest Gen Xers and older Millennials are 3 to 4 times more likely to develop appendix cancer compared to their parents, a new study suggests. Nicky Lloyd/Getty Images Appendix cancer ...

The pain was so sharp that Chris Williams took himself to the hospital. It was a Tuesday evening in September 2021 when Williams started to feel throbbing abdominal pain and nausea. By the next ...

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 ...