The appendix is a small organ situated between the small and large intestines. For a long time, scientists didn't know its function and deemed it useless. In fact, it was seen as potentially dangerous ...

Appendix cancer, a rare gastrointestinal malignancy, often presents with vague symptoms, leading to late detection. Early ...

However, while it no longer serves its original purpose, we now know that the appendix has evolved new functions that are essential for human health.

A squishy, 4-inch gut organ whose function has baffled anatomists for centuries is about to have its moment of fame: The lowly appendix, scientists reported in a study on Wednesday, can initiate ...