Your appendix plays a bigger role in your health than you may think

Discover the surprising role of the appendix in immunity and gut health, alongside insights on appendicitis and treatment ...
Healthline

What Does the Appendix Do and What Happens After Removal?

The appendix is a small tube-like organ attached to the end of the large intestine, near where the small intestine meets it. Modern research suggests it plays a role in intestinal health and immune ...
NPR

Your appendix is not, in fact, useless. This anatomy professor explains

It was the first day of spring break in 1992 in Phoenix, and 12-year-old Heather Smith was excited for her family's upcoming ski trip. But before Smith and her family had even packed their snow pants, ...
Prevention

9 Things You Need To Know About Your Appendix

We're all familiar with the fact that we have an organ called an appendix—and more importantly that it can cause some scary trips to the ER. But does anyone know what the appendix really is? Here are ...
Science Daily

Appendix Isn't Useless At All: It's A Safe House For Good Bacteria

Long denigrated as vestigial or useless, the appendix now appears to have a reason to be - as a "safe house" for the beneficial bacteria living in the human gut. The gut is populated with different ...
Medindia

Know your Appendix Friendly Diet

1. Which type of doctor should I consult for appendicitis? A General Surgeon can be initially consulted for appendicitis. 2. Are fruits good for appendicitis? Yes, fruits like banana, apple, orange, ...
Women's Health

9 Things You Need to Know About Your Appendix

We’re all familiar with the fact that we have an organ called an appendix—and more importantly that it can cause some scary trips to the ER. But does anyone know what the eff an appendix actually is?