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 ...

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

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.

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.

Once considered an outlier in gastrointestinal oncology, appendix cancer is now at the forefront of precision medicine, driven by genomic insights, personalized therapies, and a surge in scientific ...

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 ...

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 ...