MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are ...

Many Americans grew up with the idea their appendix is an unnecessary organ, made obsolete by evolution. But in the last 20 years or so, scientists have come to believe the appendix serves a purpose, ...

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, ...

Appendiceal cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the appendix, a small pouch located in the abdomen. The appendix is part of the digestive system, although its exact function is not entirely ...

Avoid foods high in fat or foods that can cause constipation post–appendix surgery. Opt for easy-to-digest, high-fiber foods, and consult your doctor for dietary guidance.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Appendix cancer, a rare but serious disease, is beginning to show up more frequently in younger adults—a trend that has raised concerns among oncologists and ...

Appendix cancer, also called appendiceal cancer, is when abnormal cells grow and form a tumor in the appendix. Your appendix is a little pouch-like organ attached to the lower right side of your large ...

Share on Pinterest “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” returned this week after the host recovered from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images Stephen Colbert returned to ...

GEORGIA, USA — A temporary extension has been granted in a medical assistance program that many Georgia families rely on, buying them more time. The Medicaid program, known as Appendix K, became ...

Imagine sitting there, suffering in pain, and waiting to see a doctor. It’s happening in emergency rooms across Northeast ...

Tennessee softball’s elimination game against UCLA in the 2025 Women’s College World Series on Sunday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City sent fans across the country to a place few would have anticipated ...