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, ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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