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

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- The most common emergency surgical procedure in the U.S. is an appendectomy - removal of the appendix. But now there's mounting evidence that some patients can avoid or delay ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery and is recovering well. Her experience has renewed focus on ...

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

Bilophila wadsworthia bacteria, computer illustration. Anaerobic bile resistant bacterium found in lower parts of the human gastrointestinal tract, and implicated in a number of abdominal infections, ...

When waste material passes through the colon, it can sometimes clog the appendix. This blockage allows bacteria to multiply ...

Medicare generally covers appendix surgery as it’s considered a medically necessary procedure, especially in emergencies like appendicitis. The extent of Medicare coverage and the out-of-pocket cost ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao has shared an update on her health after recently undergoing surgery for her "12 mm diameter appendix".

Filmmaker Kiran Rao shared a health update after undergoing appendix surgery, thanking doctors, hospital staff, friends and ...

Kiran Rao was hospitalised for appendix surgery and shared a funny 'Kim Kardashian moment' after doctors removed a 12 mm ...

On Sunday, Jimin of music group BTS, seen here performing at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, was hospitalized for appendicitis and received an appendectomy the following day. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty ...