Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery in Houston, the team announced April 9. Embiid was originally not listed on the team's injury report ...

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid underwent emergency appendectomy surgery in Houston, ruling him out indefinitely and casting major doubt on his playoff availability. The 32-year-old center ...

Yes, some people recover from appendicitis with antibiotic treatment alone, without the need for surgery. However, surgery remains the standard treatment. Emerging evidence shows that treating ...

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 ...

At first, Aubrey Gibson thought her daughter’s stomachache came from the pizza and candy canes she’d enjoyed at the town’s Christmas party. Gibson told Aria to lay down and rest. But when Aria, then ...