“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 ...

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.

If you’re a parent, you know that it takes a ton of time, effort, and usually a large amount of money to be able to plan your ...

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don't need it—and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic story traces back at least to Charles Darwin, the English naturalist who ...

Mum of two, Sian Irving, 29, says the pain was 'unbelievable' ...

A mum has been given a devastating life-changing diagnosis after having her appendix mistakenly removed while on holiday. Sian Irving, 29, travelled to Sharm El Sheikh with her partner Jack Jackson, ...