A gallbladder is one of our organs that sometimes we can’t live with anymore, but can live without, especially if it causes medical grief. Then, it is removed. So why do we even have one (even two on ...

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...

The liver stands as a powerhouse organ, orchestrating a symphony of crucial functions essential for our overall health. It serves as the body’s primary detoxifier, meticulously removing harmful ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Pale or light-colored stools can be a sign of a liver or gallbladder ...

Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Grey poop can be caused by liver issues or gallstones blocking bile flow.It's important to ...

Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type have hardly been studied to date. Researchers have now determined that ...

Gallbladder cancer is most common in people who have gallstones or have had gallstones in the past. While uncommon, most gallbladder cancers are discovered at a late stage when the prognosis is often ...

Gallbladder cancer and cholangiocarcinoma are different types of biliary tract cancer. They affect the same system in the body and cause similar symptoms, but they may require different treatments.