We have all seen movies, series, and have known of someone in our lives who got their appendix removed. But do we know what this organ's actual role is? It is a small finger-like pouch, but has a role ...

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

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

When doctors and patients consider the appendix, it's often with urgency. In cases of appendicitis, the clock could be ticking down to a life-threatening burst. Thus, despite recent research ...

The appendix is a worm-shaped tube attached to the large intestine in the human body. It is an organ that is credited with very little significance and often removed indiscriminately to avoid ...

Just last year, 42-year-old actor Adan Canto succumbed to the same cancer. Now Vanderbilt researchers warn that appendix ...

It was the first day of spring break in 1992 in Phoenix, and 12-year-old Heather Smith was excited for her family's upcoming ski trip. But before Smith and her family had even packed their snow pants, ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Cancers in younger adults are surging. Colon cancer, once a midlife disease, is striking earlier than ...

Often overlooked, the appendix actually supports daily body functions more than we think. Ayurvedic expert Dimple Jangda shares her go-to tips to keep this little organ in good shape. Read Time: 3 min ...