Appendix
Chasing the ‘perplexing’ link between appendectomies and Parkinson’s disease
New research has found a perplexing, though relatively small link between the devastating neurological illness Parkinson’s disease and having your ...
Hiding in plain sight: Exploring Parkinson’s link to the appendix
Lurking in the layers of the human appendix lie deposits of alpha-synuclein, a protein prone to gumminess, like sticky rice ...
Appendix removal reduces risk of Parkinson’s disease, study suggests
The appendix, a once-dismissed organ now known to play a role in the immune system, may contribute to a person’s ...
If you lose any of these 7 organs, you’ll probably be OK
The human body has dozens of organs, with some clearly more critical than others. But there are several you can ...
