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 ...

One common surgery many individuals need to get at some point in their lives is an appendectomy. This is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, which is a small pouch-like organ on the right ...

People who have their appendix removed at a young age appear to have a decreased risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, scientists have found. The findings do not advocate the removal ...