Why do humans have an appendix? New research is reshaping our understanding of this overlooked organ and its antiquated role in our biology.

The actor Adan Canto’s death from appendiceal cancer—or cancer of the appendix—came as a shock to his fans. Canto, who died on Jan. 8 at age 42, had kept his diagnosis and treatment private, and his ...

PHOENIX — Your appendix may be useful after all. A new study from an Arizona college of osteopathic medicine shows the tiny pouch just off the digestive system is a reservoir for good gut bacteria.