Chronic pancreatitis is now recognized as a complex fibroinflammatory disorder involving genetic, environmental, and ...

You probably know where your heart is, can point to your stomach, and might even remember which side holds your appendix. But your pancreas? That little banana-shaped organ hiding behind your stomach ...

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the cells that produce insulin—a critical hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body. Scientists at Scripps ...

Pancreatic cancer has a reputation for being one of the deadliest malignancies, in part because it is often diagnosed late and progresses quickly. While genetics and age play a role, a growing body of ...

Despite increasing evidence linking alcohol consumption to cancer, little is known about the biological mechanisms behind the association. Now, researchers at the University of Miami report that ...

A pancreatitis diet plan includes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat or nonfat dairy. You can blend all of these ingredients to make a nutritional drink, such as a smoothie. But there are important ...

The pancreas is essential for staying alive and healthy. This small organ sits behind the stomach and has two main jobs. It produces digestive enzymes that break down food and hormones such as insulin ...

MIAMI, FLORIDA (EMBARGOED UNTIL AUG. 12, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. ET) – Despite increasing evidence linking alcohol consumption to cancer, little is known about the biological mechanisms behind the ...