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 ...

For years, the appendix was brushed off as a useless leftover from human evolution. Many of us grew up believing that it served no real purpose and was better off removed at the first sign of trouble.

“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 ...

The appendix is a small organ situated between the small and large intestines. For a long time, scientists didn't know its function and deemed it useless. In fact, it was seen as potentially dangerous ...

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 ...

Michelle Wie is out for at least the next two LPGA events while recovering from emergency surgery to remove her appendix Sunday in Canada. It’s still uncertain whether she will be able to make her ...