Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.

Rising use of weight loss injections may be linked to more gallbladder surgeries. Experts urge caution, deeper research and ...

Acute pancreatitis is linked to the development of gallstones, which are listed as a side effect with GLP-1 drugs. Ahmed said ...

Top surgeon links popular weight loss injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to an increase in NHS operations to remove ...

Your gallbladder is a small organ tucked beneath your liver in the upper right side of your abdomen. Its main job? Storing bile–a digestive fluid your liver produces to help break down fats. When you ...

The gallbladder is a small digestive organ that stores bile. Bile is what your body uses to digest fat, and it’s usually released from your gallbladder into your small intestine. When the chemical ...

Many women have to undergo gallbladder surgery during pregnancy A gynaecologist explains the risks this can pose to both ...

Emma McDonald ended up in hospital ...

Gallbladder removal surgery, or cholecystectomy, is a standard procedure for gallstones. The removal of the gallbladder may lead to temporary weight loss, which people may manage through a healthful ...

Research suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may actually reduce the risk of gallstones. However, the negative effects of drinking too much alcohol outweigh the benefits. Share on Pinterest ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Frankford woman found out the hard way not to ignore stomach pain. Shakina Hawkins said she feared going to the hospital because of the pandemic and because of that her ...