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 ...

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.

Kevin McConway is a trustee of the Science Media Centre. The news reports were based on a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, which analysed data on more than 62m people in ...