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 ...

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 ...

Removing the appendix could reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease, research has suggested. Its importance to the human body – if any – has long been the subject of speculation, but now scientists ...

Study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found an association between appendix removal and a decreased risk of colorectal cancer positive for tumor-promoting bacteria “Appendicitis is ...

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

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

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 ...