The pancreas is essential for staying alive and healthy. This small organ sits behind the stomach and has two main jobs. It ...

DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2017 - UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which the stress hormone FGF21 keeps digestive enzymes from damaging the pancreas. The research, ...

Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...

An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's digestive system. An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's digestive system. Our continued survival as individuals and ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) develops when the pancreas can’t make enough digestive enzymes to allow the absorption of crucial nutrients from food. This can lead to malnutrition and other ...

It is possible to live without a pancreas. However, doctors only recommend removing a pancreas when a person has a serious medical condition. In most cases, medical treatments can take the place of ...

An annular pancreas is a rare congenital deformity (one that you are born with) that affects the pancreas. It happens when your pancreas doesn’t develop as it should. Instead, a ring of extra ...