The appendix is a small tube-like organ attached to the end of the large intestine, near where the small intestine meets it. Modern research suggests it plays a role in intestinal health and immune ...
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Your appendix might not be useless after all—and new research says it could be an evolutionary secret weapon
For years, the appendix carried a reputation as the body’s most pointless organ. Doctors often removed it without hesitation, ...
Untreated appendicitis may cause your appendix to rupture (burst), resulting in an infection. Symptoms associated with a ruptured appendix include severe abdominal pain, fever, chills, and weakness.
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