For decades, the appendix has been dismissed as a useless organ — a leftover from human evolution with no real function.

A woman has told how she suffered a burst appendix after taking blockbuster weight loss jab Ozempic, as she tried to shed a few pounds before her son's wedding. Ali Eastburn, who was a size 16, was ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Gen Xers and older Millennials are 3 to 4 times more likely to develop appendix cancer compared to their parents, a new study suggests. Nicky Lloyd/Getty Images Appendix cancer ...

Appendix cancer is rare, and regular screening is not common, so it’s important to discuss any unusual abdominal symptoms with your doctor. Appendix cancer cases are rising sharply among young adults, ...