For decades, the human appendix was casually dismissed as a “useless” vestige. Modern research and clinical experience, however, suggest that this small, narrow pouch, attached to the cecum in the ...

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Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, often causing pain that starts near the belly button and shifts to the lower right abdomen. It requires prompt medical ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The mission of Firehouse is to educate and inspire firefighters so that they can protect their communities and keep themselves safe. By providing news, lessons learned, tactical changes and focusing ...

A very rare type of cancer is on a sharp upward trajectory in younger generations, and no one knows why. Recent research in the US reveals that Gen X-ers and Millennials are three to four times more ...

Appendicitis naturally progresses from uncomplicated (when the appendix is swollen and infected) to complicated (when the appendix tissue dies and/or ruptures). Abdominal pain that moves from the ...

As part of our core mission, we supervise and regulate financial institutions in the Second District. Our primary objective is to maintain a safe and competitive U.S. and global banking system. The ...