Gastroenterology

What do you know about pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar.

Oncology & Cancer

Q&A: When it comes to alcohol, less is more, says researcher

Drinking alcohol—even in moderation—can take a serious toll on the body. According to the National Cancer Institute, there is a strong scientific consensus that drinking alcohol increases the risk for several types of ...

Medical research

Alcohol may help flush out arsenic from the body, study finds

A study published in Eco-Environment & Health sheds light on the complex impact of alcohol consumption on arsenic bioavailability and how it accumulates in tissues. It investigates how alcohol changes the gut microbiota and ...

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