Our appendix, a thin tube positioned where our small intestine meets our large intestine, is a perplexing organ. In fact, many believe it to be rather useless, offering no real perks for our health.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've had stomach pain recently, you might have wondered how to check if you have appendicitis at home. Appendicitis is the ...

What should you do when abdominal pain strikes? While it may be caused by constipation or the stomach flu, there's a chance it could be something more serious. One culprit of abdominal pain is ...

Appendicitis and food poisoning can present with similar symptoms, especially stomach pain, making it challenging to distinguish between the two. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sanjay Khanna, ...

Outpatient treatment with antibiotics is safe for uncomplicated appendicitis and may reduce the need for hospitalization and surgery, according to a new study. A new analysis found that outpatient ...

What appears to be appendicitis can actually be cancer of the appendix in some cases, especially in patients under the age of 50, a new study suggests. While antibiotics can be used instead of surgery ...