One common surgery many individuals need to get at some point in their lives is an appendectomy. This is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, which is a small pouch-like organ on the right ...

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars as he continues to recover from appendicitis surgery, coach Jonathan Gannon ...

Kyle Nuebeck: Embiid update Embiid was discharged from the hospital today following a successful appendectomy and is returning to Philadelphia. Embiid’s surgical recovery will be managed by team ...

Gina Mizell: Per the Sixers, Joel Embiid has begun a strength and conditioning program in Philly as part of his recovery from his appendectomy. Shohei Ohtani has All-Star competition, Jazz Chisholm Jr ...

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch Children's Research ...

“I'm sure we're going to find out one day that the brain is as worthless as the appendix.” —Scott McClanahan The poor maligned appendix. That worm-like accessory dangling from our intestines has long ...

The Houston Texans will be without tight end Cade Stover for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins after he underwent an emergency appendectomy Saturday night. Kristie Rieken of the Associated ...