August 2020

Appendix

What Does the Appendix Do, Really?

When most people think of the appendix, two things come to mind: unnecessary organ and appendicitis. The human appendix does have a reputation for becoming inflamed and requiring surgical removal. And the appendix has been...

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Life After Adrenal Gland Removal

What do Adrenal Glands Do?  Your adrenal glands are small glands located on the top of each kidney; they are also called suprarenal glands. The adrenal glands are part of your endocrine system, and they release different...