Overuse of alcohol is a major cause of acute and chronic pancreatitis in both developed and developing countries. The disease usually presents as an acute episode of pancreatitis and progresses ...

Arvind Trindade, MD, discusses a large database study looking at rising rates of pancreatic and colon cancer in young adults.

Worcester, Mass.-based UMass Chan Medical School has become the first medical center to complete a procedure using the WallFlex Biliary PLUS RX Fully Covered Stent. The procedure was performed by ...

Results: Of the 28 patients included (22 men), 17 (60.7%) had chronic pancreatitis. The causes were tropical pancreatitis (13, 46.4%), alcohol abuse (10, 35.7%), idiopathic acute pancreatitis (4 ...

In 2023, Shenzhen became the first city in the country to legally recognize living wills, allowing residents to reject ...

Reading the newly released “Notes to John,” it’s hard not to wonder how the late author Joan Didion would feel about having ...

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Livingston Parish council is considering a parish wide ban on kratom. This is not the first ...

Reading the newly released “Notes to John,” it’s hard not to wonder how the late author Joan Didion would feel about having ...

Senior dogs have a special charm that melts hearts, but as they slow down and snuggle more, some sneaky health issues quietly ...

Vision loss, thyroid tumours, kidney problems, gallbladder issues and pancreatitis are some of the concerning side effects ...

Will Bulsiewicz, M.D. is a respected gastroenterologist who wrote “Fiber Fueled.” Today’s column is based on this book. For ...