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 ...

Bindi Irwin shared a health update regarding her endometriosis journey. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, Irwin, 27, posted a selfie on Instagram after recovering from two major surgeries. In the caption, she ...

“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?

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer was hospitalized Wednesday to have his appendix removed. His wife, Shelley, confirmed the procedure to The Cleveland Plain-Dealer.Team spokesman Jerry Emig confirmed that ...

A new study shows wearable data can be used to predict whether kids will get sick again after having their appendix removed. Reading time 3 minutes A Fitbit a day just might help keep your ...