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 ...

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 ...

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

We have all seen movies, series, and have known of someone in our lives who got their appendix removed. But do we know what this organ's actual role is? It is a small finger-like pouch, but has a role ...

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 ...

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 ...

The IBF I/C heavyweight clash between Erkan Teper and Yohan Duhaupas, set for December 13 in Munich, is off as Teper had to have his appendix removed. Whether or not the fight will be rescheduled is ...

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, ...

Bindi Irwin is on the road to recovery and taking the time to heal after suffering a ruptured appendix earlier this month. Irwin, the daughter of late animal advocate Steve Irwin, was forced to miss ...

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?