The pancreas is a gland organ in the abdomen. It forms part of the digestive system. It produces insulin and secretes fluid that helps break down food. Problems with the pancreas can lead to diabetes, ...

Scientists have identified a protein that is necessary for secretion of digestive enzymes by the pancreas. The research, published in the September issue of Developmental Cell, enhances the ...

The pancreas is a vital but often overlooked organ that plays a key role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. It produces ...

Pancreas: Nowadays, due to changing lifestyles and routines, many parts of our body are being affected, including the ...

Yes, it’s your pancreas – and it plays a crucial role in your health. ‘We should be trying our best to take care of ourselves ...

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have uncovered the mechanism by which the stress hormone FGF21 keeps digestive enzymes from damaging the pancreas. The research, published online this month ...

The exocrine pancreas is the organ with the highest level of protein synthesis in the adult—each day the pancreas produces litres of fluid filled with enzymes that are capable of breaking down nearly ...

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 ...

An enlarged pancreas may mean nothing. You may simply have a pancreas that is larger than normal. Or, it can be a result of fat accumulation around the pancreas or an anatomic abnormality. But other ...

Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, comes in two forms: acute and chronic. Acute pancreatitis is the most common form of the condition and often subsides after a few days of treatment.