Asian children and black children experience higher rates of ruptured appendixes than white children, as do uninsured or Medicaid-insured children, compared to children covered by private insurance, ...

Children who live in areas with fewer pediatricians are more likely to suffer life-threatening ruptures of the appendix than those in areas with more pediatricians, even when accounting for other ...

In another sign of racial and economic disparities in the U.S. healthcare system, researchers said Tuesday that minority children and those without private insurance are more likely to suffer a ...

Appendicitis occurs when your appendix becomes inflamed, likely due to a blockage. It can cause symptoms like cramping or intense abdominal pain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics followed by ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People in rural areas are more likely than city-dwellers to have appendicitis progress to a full-blown ruptured appendix, a U.S. study finds. The reasons for the ...

After Kiran Rao revealed she needed surgery for an enlarged appendix, doctor breaks down what a ‘12 mm appendix’ indicates ...

Discover the surprising role of the appendix in immunity and gut health, alongside insights on appendicitis and treatment ...

Daniel Marcin, a Morristown dad who grew up in North Bergen, died after suffering complications from a ruptured appendix on ...

A Dyker Heights grandmother who died at Lutheran Medical Center got such shoddy treatment her appendix ruptured during her hospital stay, her heartbroken family charges. “I pray for her every night — ...

Daniel Marcin, a Morristown dad who grew up in North Bergen, died after suffering complications from a ruptured appendix on ...

Stephen Colbert is putting a pause on his late night show due to a health issue. The host of "The Late Show" shared a statement on the show's Instagram account Monday announcing the news. "Sorry to ...