Healthline

What Does the Appendix Do and What Happens After Removal?

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 ...
PC World

How to format USB sticks and external drives in Windows

You can format an external drive quickly and easily in Windows, without the need of any third-party tools. But before you format your USB drive, you need to consider which file system to use. File ...
BBC

Major study examines rare appendix cancer

Kelly is part of a trial that aims dramatically delay the recurrence of a rare cancer For the first time a major study aims to get a better understanding of the biology of a rare appendix cancer and ...
U.S. News & World Report

Appendix Cancer Cases Surge in Millennials and Gen X

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When Chris Williams started feeling sharp stomach pain one night in 2021, he went straight to the emergency room. The next morning, he had surgery to remove ...
The Independent

Gen X and millennials three times more likely to be diagnosed with appendix cancer than their parents, study finds

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
CNN

Gen X, millennials are about three times more likely than their parents to be diagnosed with appendix cancer, study finds

The pain was so sharp that Chris Williams took himself to the hospital. It was a Tuesday evening in September 2021 when Williams started to feel throbbing abdominal pain and nausea. By the next ...
Indiatimes

Can fruit seeds pose a threat to the appendix? Facts vs myths

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 Independent

New research challenges theory that the appendix serves no purpose

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Health.com

A Rare Cancer Is Increasing in Millennials and Gen X. Here’s What to Know

New research found that cases of appendix cancer have risen among younger adults. Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the ...
Fox News

Rare cancer diagnoses surge dramatically among millennials and Gen X

Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center analyzed data from the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program to arrive at these findings.
The New York Times

Rare Appendix Cancers Are Increasing Among Millennials and Gen X

The findings, from a new study, come at a time of growing concern about the earlier onset of several cancers. By Nina Agrawal A new study shows that appendix cancer is becoming more common among ...