Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic story traces back at least to Charles Darwin, the English naturalist who ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Appendicitis is a potentially serious condition that occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. While the small organ tucked in the lower right abdomen often goes unnoticed, problems can ...

Appendix cancer is rare, and regular screening is not common, so it’s important to discuss any unusual abdominal symptoms with your doctor. Appendix cancer cases are rising sharply among young adults, ...