The appendix may not be useless after all. The worm-shaped structure found near the junction of the small and large intestines evolved 32 times among mammals, according to a new study. The finding ...

Most people are aware of cancer, but did you know the majority of your organs are susceptible to developing the disease? In fact, the tiny, finger-shaped pouch of tissue, called an appendix, can ...

Untreated appendicitis may cause your appendix to rupture (burst), resulting in an infection. Symptoms associated with a ruptured appendix include severe abdominal pain, fever, chills, and weakness.