The pancreas is an integral part of the digestive system. It makes digestive enzymes and fluids which are released in the duodenum to help break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats. This is called ...

A new study has uncovered a critical role for the enzyme Glucose-6-phosphatase 2 (G6PC2) in regulating blood sugar levels.

Life without a pancreas involves treatments to replace organ function. Learn how different surgical techniques affect overall ...

From jaundice and uncontrolled blood sugars to cancer concerns, each scenario highlights the importance of patient education ...

Illustration of human pancreas with gallbladder, duodenum and blood vessels. [iStockphoto] Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas which is a large organ at the back of the stomach next ...

In a new study, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that an enzyme called MICAL2 promotes tumor growth and spread in pancreatic ductal ...

Pancreatic cancer kills 50,000 people each year, according to the National Cancer Institute and there are few effective treatment options for the disease. In a new study, researchers at the University ...

Recent advances in pancreatic cancer detection are offering hope, with new techniques and technologies aiming to identify the ...

This organoid contained the three main types of pancreas cells: acinar cells, ductal cells, and endocrine cells. Each of these cells plays a vital role. Acinar cells release enzymes that help ...

The pancreas is a glandular organ nestled between the stomach and the spine that produces digestive enzymes that break down ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a condition where, the body's pancreas is not producing the enzymes it needs to help break down foods. In turn, they can have various symptoms such as bloating ...