These celebrities had unexpected medical emergencies -- a few of them with no clue their appendix had just burst. They share ...

What about the astronauts? Although removal of the appendix was until recently quite a routine procedure, we cannot ignore its potential risks. First of all, there are the risks inherent to any ...

This small organ in our intestines plays a major role in regulating gut microbiome.

If left untreated, it can become life-threatening. On some long-term missions to remote and isolated areas – such as Antarctica or outer space – participants were previously required to undergo ...

On some long-term missions to remote and isolated areas—such as Antarctica or outer space—participants were previously required to undergo appendix removal surgery (appendectomy) before ...

New research challenges theory that the appendix serves no purpose It was once believed there are no downsides to removing the appendix, though we now know that is not the case Ignacio López-Goñi ...

Ignacio López-Goñi 12 June 2025 at 6:40 am·4-min read The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch located where the small intestine joins the large intestine (Getty Images/iStockphoto) ...

First of all, there are the risks inherent to any surgery – postoperative infections can occur in any surgical procedure, and appendectomies are no exception. Haemorrhage is another possible ...

The Melbourne Storm have revealed young star Jack Howarth will miss the next few weeks after undergoing surgery to remove his ...