A Lerwick swimmer has taken home two medals for the isles - three months after almost losing her life from a burst appendix.

An appendectomy’s recovery period to resume “normal” activities ranges from two to four weeks, depending on who you ask. “Strenuous” activities should be avoided for up to six weeks. Less ...

Rosie Hawkins wanted to give son Jonathan, six, and daughter Freya, one, letters to remember her by right into old age ...

Joyce Lillis was inspired to become a nurse after watching the care her mom received after suffering a stroke, and later as a ...

A MUM-of-two diagnosed with terminal breast cancer after her second round of IVF has written cards for both of her children ...

EXCLUSIVE: A migrant who came to Britain illegally has revealed how he worked illegally for years before brazenly flying out ...

Current research has not found an association between rheumatoid arthritis and appendicitis, but some studies found a link between other autoimmune diseases and appendicitis.

Kat Tolentino remained grateful in celebrating her 30th birthday despite the circumstances after undergoing surgery caused by ...

KAT Tolentino bared how she had to deal with the ‘worst pain’ following a misdiagnosis which resulted to a ruptured appendix and further health complications. Choco Mucho ’s Fil-Canadian star ...

PVL and Choco Mucho star Kat Tolentino reveals that she got a misdiagnosis that eventually led to her ruptured appendix, but nonetheless remains grateful as she celebrates a bittersweet 30th birthday ...

I would have discharged the patient and waited for him to seek a CT scan elsewhere — even if it meant the patient's appendix ruptured." This scenario, recounted anonymously, underscores the ...

Parker Potter is a former archaeologist and historian and a retired lawyer. He is currently a semi-professional dogwalker who lives and works in Contoocook.