The appendix has long been viewed as a useless organ, but new research suggests that it may actually serve a vital purpose. According to researchers at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, the appendix may help manufacture and store helpful gut bacteria. “[The appendix] may serve as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria,” said […]
The Importance of Not Ignoring Your Goiter
Unfortunately, far too many people subscribe to the notion that a health condition will resolve on its own if they ignore the problem. While that may be true for a minor cold, the vast majority of conditions are best treated if they are actively treated. New research suggests that certain demographic groups are at […]
A New and Improved Understanding of Pancreatic Cancer
Cancer is one of the most deadly and complex conditions on the planet, and it can take many shapes and sizes. Even when it’s isolated to one organ, the condition can act differently from patient to patient. In an effort to get a better understanding of how pancreatic cancer affects individuals, researchers took a hard […]
