Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often blamed ...

The appendix was long dismissed as pointless — something that only caused trouble and can burst. But new research has revealed its surprising role in digestion and immunity. The appendix was long ...

Appendicitis, marked by an inflamed appendix, presents various warning signs beyond just abdominal pain. Key indicators include fever, bloating, nausea, and altered bowel habits. Recognizing these ...

Most people only ever think about their appendix if it needs to be removed. But a worrying new trend is rewriting this narrative, as appendix cancer is on the rise in younger generations. A study ...

Appendix cancer has traditionally been thought of as a very rare diagnosis, usually occurring in patients in their 40s or 50s. But doctors are increasingly seeing a disturbing trend: cases, most ...

The appendix is a tube-shaped tissue in the lower-right region of the abdomen. It helps the immune system when you are young, but the body no longer relies on it when you are an adult. Appendicitis is ...

The belief that fruit seeds cause appendicitis is largely a myth. Studies show seeds rarely contribute to the condition. Appendicitis is usually due to blockages or infections. Research indicates ...

The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch located where the small intestine joins the large intestine (Getty Images/iStockphoto) You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed ...

You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed before leaving Earth. After all, people say you can live without this organ because it serves no purpose, but how much truth is there in ...

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Though still rare, this cancer is becoming more common — and, experts say, part of a concerning trend. Cases of appendix cancer have gone up 300 to 400 percent for Gen Xers and millennials compared ...

Although they are very rare, cancers of the appendix are on the rise, a new study finds. An analysis of a National Cancer Institute database found that compared with older generations, rates of ...