Recent scary press reports suggest that having your appendix out could triple your risk of getting Parkinson’s disease. Given that there is currently no cure for this neurodegenerative condition, ...

One of the key warning signs of appendicitis is pain. In most cases, the pain begins around the navel and gradually shifts to the lower right side of the abdomen ...

Hey, SHORT WAVErs. I'm Selena Simmons-Duffin in the host chair today. Let's travel back in time to the early '90s. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SIMMONS-DUFFIN: It's springtime in Phoenix, Ariz., and ...

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 ...