What does the appendix do? Biologists explain the complicated evolution of this inconvenient organ

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic story traces back at least to Charles Darwin, the English naturalist who ...
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Stephen Colbert cancels late night shows after experiencing ruptured appendix

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 ...
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Bindi Irwin Rushed to the Hospital for Emergency Surgery Due to Ruptured Appendix

Bindi Irwin, the daughter of the late wildlife icon Steve Irwin, found herself absent from the annual Steve Irwin Gala Fundraiser in Las Vegas on May 10, following an emergency surgery to remove a ...
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Stephen Colbert credits his wife with saving life after his appendix burst

Stephen Colbert has revealed that he credits his wife Evelyn McGee-Colbert with saving his life after his appendix burst. Colbert, who cancelled multiple shows in November after the health scare, ...