The gallbladder is a small organ that plays a vital role in digesting the foods you eat. You may need to follow a gallbladder diet if you have gallstones or if your gallbladder is inflamed or infected ...

The American Cancer Society’s estimates for primary liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer in the United States for 2025 are: About 42,240 new cases (28,220 in men and 14,020 in women) will be ...

Interstitial cystitis (IC) and overactive bladder (OAB) are two distinct but related conditions that affect the bladder and can significantly affect quality of life. IC is also referred to as ...

The lure of booze on dark winter days is great. But don’t despair. There’s plenty we can do to keep our liver in tip-top condition without abstaining completely. We often take our brilliant ...

Biliary colic (also known as a "gallbladder attack") is abdominal pain that develops due to a blockage in the bile ducts. Bile ducts carry bile (digestive fluid) from your liver to your ...

Alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) describes any type of liver disease that occurs because of chronic or excessive alcohol consumption. In the early stages of ALD, quitting alcohol can lead to ...

UTICA, N.Y. -- A former New York State Supreme Court judge, who stepped down from her role, is now permanently barred from serving on the bench. Erin Gall was recorded on a police body-worn camera ...

The liver is an extraordinary organ with a remarkable ability to heal and regenerate itself after damage. The short answer to the question, "Does the liver regenerate?" is a resounding yes. However, ...

Cirrhosis is the severe scarring or fibrosis of the liver. It happens in the late stage of liver disease and other conditions that involve liver damage. The scarring that occurs with cirrhosis is ...