John, aged 47, had sudden onset of midabdominal pain and nausea. Examination at a local emergency department (ED) revealed a diffusely tender abdomen without rebound or guarding. The ED physician sent ...

Why do humans have an appendix? New research is reshaping our understanding of this overlooked organ and its antiquated role ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Appendicitis is a disease caused by a blockage or inflammation in the appendix organ. If left untreated, the appendix can rupture inside of a person's body and be life-threatening. Severe pain in the ...