You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic story traces back at least to Charles Darwin, the ...

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Symptoms of appendicitis may require emergency medical attention. Without immediate care, the appendix can burst. A burst appendix releases bacteria and pus, which can cause severe complications. The ...

If you’ve ever been told that swallowing a fruit seed could land you in the hospital with appendicitis, you’re not alone. This myth has been circulating for generations. But is there any truth to it?

“I'm sure we're going to find out one day that the brain is as worthless as the appendix.” —Scott McClanahan The poor, maligned appendix. That worm-like accessory dangling from our intestines has long ...

Kevin McConway is a trustee of the Science Media Centre. The news reports were based on a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, which analysed data on more than 62m people in ...