If you’ve ever had severe stomach pain, you’ve probably Googled “how to know if your appendix burst.” It’s natural that your mind immediately goes to your appendix since there are only so many reasons ...

Most people are pretty familiar with run-of-the-mill tummy troubles like constipation and diarrhea. You've probably also had the displeasure of experiencing food poisoning or a stomach virus at least ...

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, ...

In the United States, 1 in 15 people get appendicitis. Even though I was aware of this staggering statistic, I still never thought anything would happen to my sacred appendix… until it did. After a ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery and is recovering well. Her experience has renewed focus on ...

In the party that is your body, your appendix can seem like a wallflower. After all, you may not really notice your appendix until it gets inflamed. Then, it can get promptly removed. Otherwise what ...

Many years ago, I found myself in a hospital emergency room, having a lively discussion (OK, maybe it was more of an argument) with a surgeon about whether the imminent removal of my swollen and ...

If you’ve ever had severe stomach pain, you’ve probably Googled “how to know if your appendix burst.” It’s natural that your mind immediately goes to your appendix since there are only so many reasons ...