Pain in one specific spot is a dead giveaway.

Recognizing the early symptoms could make the difference between a quick recovery and a medical emergency.

Although they are very rare, cancers of the appendix are on the rise, a new study finds. An analysis of a National Cancer Institute database found that compared with older generations, rates of ...

For years, the appendix was brushed off as a useless leftover from human evolution. Many of us grew up believing that it served no real purpose and was better off removed at the first sign of trouble.