You can't control some causes of pancreatitis, like genetics, injuries, or underlying health issues. But you can still take ...

FOR A SMALL, blow-dryer shaped organ deep in the abdomen, the pancreas has a lot of power. It's a key player in diabetes, which affects more than 38 million people in the U.S. And that's not the only ...

R.D. Delahanty answers the question: 'How Can One Strengthen The Pancreas?' — -- Question: I'm Melissa from Monroe. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2000. My question is, from a ...

A well-functioning pancreas depends heavily on the quality of the food consumed. In the current age where many people opt for processed food and stimulants, the risk of pancreas malfunction escalates.

The University of Colorado Boulder is working to improve a “bionic pancreas” that will serve as a tool to help people better manage their Type 1 diabetes. A $1.2 million grant from the National ...

The pancreas is a small vital organ, which performs essential functions in digestion and blood sugar management. The organ shows distress through specific warning signs, when it becomes slow or ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The FDA recently approved a device for diabetics, called the “bionic pancreas,” taking much of the burden of continually entering carb intake, off the user. With one entry ...

Pancreas divisum is the most common pancreatic disorder that develops before birth. This congenital condition affects less than 10% of people, but only about 5% experience symptoms. Usually, a case of ...

On either side of the middle of your back are your kidneys. Your kidneys help filter waste and toxins from your blood so they can be passed from your body as urine. Your pancreas sits behind your ...

Your pancreas is an organ that sits behind your stomach and helps with digestion by producing enzymes and hormones, including insulin. Sometimes your pancreas can develop cysts. There are many types ...