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

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, ...

Generally treated as a medical emergency, appendicitis can leave a person doubled over in agony. The most common symptom is abdominal pain, explains Dr. Martin Zielinski, a surgeon trained in critical ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Fresh out of surgery to treat multiple ailments, Bindi Irwin posted a video on Instagram on May 12 to let fans know she was doing OK. “Hey guys, Bindi here. I just wanted to thank you so much for your ...

On June 19, Webster took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce that he had been hospitalized and that he would have to undergo surgery to remove his appendix, something he wasn't happy about as ...

Bindi Irwin is on the road to recovery after a medical emergency forced her to miss this year's Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas. "After many months of a grumbly appendix, I finally had to seek help the ...

Bindi Irwin is on the road to recovery and taking the time to heal after suffering a ruptured appendix earlier this month. Irwin, the daughter of late animal advocate Steve Irwin, was forced to miss ...