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 ...

Kiran Rao was hospitalised for appendix surgery and shared a funny 'Kim Kardashian moment' after doctors removed a 12 mm ...

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

When waste material passes through the colon, it can sometimes clog the appendix. This blockage allows bacteria to multiply ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery and is recovering well. Her experience has renewed focus on ...

“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 ...

Just when we thought we had enough on our medical to-do list—Pap smears, mammograms, cholesterol checks, stress management, hydration, posture—now we’re hearing that appendix cancer is on the rise?

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 ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao, who has been in the spotlight for her critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies, recently faced a sudden ...

Jack Osbourne has gone under the knife – to remove his appendix. The 25-year-old recently engaged new father announced the news on Twitter on Sunday. VIEW THE PHOTOS: The 'Fierce' Miss Kelly Osbourne ...