MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are ...

Avoid foods high in fat or foods that can cause constipation post–appendix surgery. Opt for easy-to-digest, high-fiber foods, ...

Bindi Irwin has reportedly been rushed to hospital in the United States to undergo emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. According to her brother Robert Irwin, "she's going to be OK," however, ...

Many Americans grew up with the idea their appendix is an unnecessary organ, made obsolete by evolution. But in the last 20 years or so, scientists have come to believe the appendix serves a purpose, ...

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, ...

Appendix cancer, also called appendiceal cancer, is when abnormal cells grow and form a tumor in the appendix. Your appendix is a little pouch-like organ attached to the lower right side of your large ...

Appendiceal cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the appendix, a small pouch located in the abdomen. The appendix is part of the digestive system, although its exact function is not entirely ...

Share on Pinterest “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” returned this week after the host recovered from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images Stephen Colbert returned to ...