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 ...

A. Most people never think about their appendix – until it's causing them severe pain. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the start of the large intestine on the lower right side ...

You’ve probably heard that you don’t necessarily need your appendix, especially if you’ve had it removed. But the appendix does have a function and scientists are learning more about how it affects ...

It was the first day of spring break in 1992 in Phoenix, Ariz. 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 ...

When Stephen Colbert cancelled his late night talk show after Thanksgiving 2023, he joked that his audience would think his absence was due to putting a little “too much gravy” on his turkey. But ...

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 ...

Medicare pays for appendix surgery when medically necessary. The surgery may vary depending on the situation. Medicare covers surgeries deemed medically necessary. Since appendicitis is considered a ...

Joe Burrow's left knee has been a point of concern after the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback tore his anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in 2020. But now, a new culprit is afflicting the ...