Surgery of any kind can be daunting, especially the healing or treatment afterward. Knowing what to expect and how to deal with it can go a long way in speeding up the healing process. It also can ...

CHICAGO (AP) - June 3, 2009 The experimental, scar-free procedure creates a narrow passage that slows the food as it moves from the upper stomach into the lower stomach, helping patients feel full ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways You can live without a pancreas, but it requires ongoing treatment.Islet ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Doctors are getting many questions about weight loss drugs and how they compare to surgery. Highland Clinic Dr. James Barnes discussed the pros and cons of Mounjaro, Ozempic, and ...

Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health tapped Steven Wexner, MD, a pioneer in colorectal surgery, as physician executive director and system chief of colorectal surgery. Dr. Wexner specializes in surgery ...

Your gastrointestinal (G.I.) system, the key player in your overall digestive health, is one of the most important systems in your body. It consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, ...

Common digestive issues include constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and the feeling of an unfinished bowel movement. These are often symptoms of different digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel ...