For decades, the appendix has been dismissed as a useless organ — a leftover from human evolution with no real function.

Share on Pinterest Gen Xers and older Millennials are 3 to 4 times more likely to develop appendix cancer compared to their parents, a new study suggests. Nicky Lloyd/Getty Images Appendix cancer ...

Unexpected medical emergencies can happen in an instant -- and for a handful of celebrities, they had no idea that their appendix was just hours from rupturing. Appendicitis can be a scary situation, ...

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, ...