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Communicating the Value of Preservation: A Playbook

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Can fruit seeds pose a threat to the appendix? Facts vs myths

If you’ve ever been told that swallowing a fruit seed could land you in the hospital with appendicitis, you’re not alone. This myth has been circulating for generations. But is there any truth to it?
The Conversation

What does the appendix do? Biologists explain the complicated evolution of this inconvenient organ

Most people get acquainted with their appendix when it’s inflamed and about to rupture. Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Most people know only two things about the appendix: ...
Psychology Today

A Bizarre Consequence of Having Your Appendix Removed

“I'm sure we're going to find out one day that the brain is as worthless as the appendix.” —Scott McClanahan The poor, maligned appendix. That worm-like accessory dangling from our intestines has long ...
The Conversation

Appendix removal: does it really increase your risk of getting Parkinson’s disease?

Appendicitis is a painful condition caused by an infection of the appendix, a small pouch of tissue attached to the large intestine. Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock The news reports were based on a new ...