People who have their appendix removed at a young age appear to have a decreased risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, scientists have found. The findings do not advocate the removal ...

It may be painful, but there could be an unusual upside to appendicitis: Those who have had their appendix removed are 20% less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, according to a new analysis of ...

Baltimore Orioles rookie Hayden Penn may go down in the record books as the first pitcher to miss his season debut because of appendicitis. Penn was to start in a game last week but was rushed to the ...