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 options.

NEW YORK, June 15: Though still extremely rare, appendix cancer is becoming more common, particularly among younger generations, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

People who have their appendices taken out may be at higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, new research suggests. A Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals ...

The appendix, a once-dismissed organ now known to play a role in the immune system, may contribute to a person’s chances of developing Parkinson’s disease. An analysis of data from nearly 1.7 million ...

For decades, the appendix has been dismissed as a useless organ — a leftover from human evolution with no real function. Often joked about as a “biological mistake,” this small, finger-like pouch ...

The appendix was long dismissed as pointless — something that only caused trouble and can burst. But new research has revealed its surprising role in digestion and immunity. The appendix was long ...

The appendix has long been dismissed as an organ that has outlived its usefulness in human evolution. But new research suggests it may play an active — and detrimental — role in the development of ...

Women who have had their tonsils or appendix removed are more fertile and become pregnant more quickly than the rest of the population, research has suggested. Researchers at the University of Dundee ...

Data sources and analytical approaches used in the report are described in this section. First, this appendix provides shares of the populations that are represented in the study and details on the ...