Taken by a Garden Bay resident Feb. 4, the video might not seem remarkable at first glance, but just a few second later, you ...

Recent studies reveal that the human appendix plays roles in gut microbiota restoration and immunity, contrary to its ...

"Bachelor" contestant Beverly Ortega opened up about the reason for her sudden exit from the show after she was diagnosed ...

Appendectomies are not benign. They can compromise a healthy gut and raise the risk of psychiatric disorders. Fortunately, there are alternatives.

“The appendix is a little organ that lives on the far end of ... Sometimes there’s no apparent reason, and it just gets inflamed and infected and can proceed to get people very, very ill.” Dr. Tiffany ...

Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome, is the inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage. Chest pain near the sternum (breastbone) is the primary symptom. It is sometimes severe ...

Ascites is a condition that causes a build-up of fluid in the abdomen, which leads to a swollen stomach. An issue with the liver—like cirrhosis, in which the organ becomes scarred—usually ...

At University of Utah Health, our urologists have years of experience treating men with enlarged prostate issues — also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When other lines of treatment ...

During a male’s fertile years, the prostate gland makes fluid that comes out during ejaculation. As men get older, their prostate may become enlarged. Most men will experience some prostate growth ...

Causes of swollen feet and ankles include standing for long periods, excess salt intake, and pregnancy. Swelling of the feet and ankles can also indicate diseases like obesity, heart failure ...

appendix is a small tube-like organ attached to the blunt base of the right colon. Scientists are still not certain what it does. This we do know: we can live just as well without it and can quickly ...