For years, the appendix carried a reputation as the body’s most pointless organ. Doctors often removed it without hesitation, ...

The appendix gets a lot of bad press. Yes, occasionally it becomes inflamed and threatens our health, but which other organs can say they don't? Widely regarded as defunct or even useless, the fact ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are ...

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 ...

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Although they are very rare, cancers of the appendix are on the rise, a new study finds. An analysis of a National Cancer Institute database found that compared with older generations, rates of ...

For a first-year surgical resident, the appendix (specifically, it’s removal) represents a prized surgical operation. For trained surgeons, the appendectomy is usually an urgent affair that requires ...

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A. Most people never think about their appendix – until it's causing them severe pain. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the start of the large intestine on the lower right side ...

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There are several ways to carry a handgun concealed and, without question, the most popular method is with a holster attached to a belt. Three styles are most common: strong-side carry, cross-draw or ...