We’ve covered what actually happens during a smear test and C-section at HuffPost UK before ― and both of those are likely not exactly what you’d expect. But what about appendectomies, a procedure ...

Psychologist Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken take a journey around the human body. Today, they discover the truth about an organ long dismissed as useless: the appendix. Listen now. Around 8 ...

When waste material passes through the colon, it can sometimes clog the appendix. This blockage allows bacteria to multiply ...

Recovering from an appendectomy (appendix removal surgery) is not just about wound healing—it also depends greatly on what you eat. A carefully planned diet can speed up recovery, reduce complications ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao underwent appendix surgery at a Mumbai hospital after a health scare. She is now discharged and ...

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

Ruby became ill months after surgery to remove her appendix A mother has described how her six-year-old "perfect daughter" became seriously ill with sepsis and died seven months after having her ...

Edward Grimes of Jedward has had an emergency appendix removal (Picture: Getty/Twitter) Edward Grimes of Jedward has revealed that he had emergency surgery to get his appendix removed. The Irish ...