Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. When gallstones cause symptoms, the gallbladder is usually surgically removed. The death of body tissue due to a lack of blood ...

The most frequent cause of acute pancreatitis was drugs ... For all six children with gallbladder sludge, EST and endoscopic nasobiliary drainage were initially performed and sludge was noted ...

Gallbladder cancer is not usually found until it has become advanced and causes symptoms. Only about 1 of 5 gallbladder cancers is found in the early stages, when the cancer has not yet spread outside ...

The cause of acute pancreatitis is easily identifiable ... and microscopic bile analysis for the detection of biliary sludge and microlithiasis. The demand for therapy becomes even more urgent ...

How to understand the E.P.A.’s new warning about PFAS levels in sewage sludge. By Hiroko Tabuchi ... ozone and lead — already causes as many as 675,000 premature deaths a year worldwide ...

Some foods may improve the health of your gallbladder, while other foods may cause harm. A healthcare provider may recommend following a gallbladder diet if you've been diagnosed with gallbladder ...

When gallstones block the bile ducts, bile builds up in the gallbladder, causing biliary colic. This causes intense pain in the upper right abdomen that can last minutes up to several hours ...

Possible causes of low blood pressure, or hypotension, range from dehydration to a heart condition. Drinking more water may help, but some people will need medication. Changing dietary habits may ...

Harmful chemicals in sewage sludge that is spread on pasture land ... the compounds accumulate in the body and can cause kidney, prostate, and testicular cancer. They also harm the immune system ...

The Environmental Protection Agency warned Tuesday in a first-of-its-kind study that “forever chemicals” in sewage sludge that’s used as fertilizer on farms across the country poses health ...

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said. By Hiroko Tabuchi For the first ...