Researchers at Tezpur University in India have identified a panel of circulating microRNAs in blood serum that may help distinguish gallbladder cancer from benign conditions, offering a potential ...

An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...

From Blount Memorial Hospital Oct 5, 2025 Oct 5, 2025 Gallbladder problems are common, but in recent years health care providers have noticed a noticeable rise in gallbladder cases. Christina Arp, ...

A high-fat diet, obesity, older age, and rapid weight loss can increase your risk of gallbladder disease. Gallstones are the ...

Most people rarely, if ever, think about their gallbladders. But Ozempic® (semaglutide) has brought the small organ into the spotlight. Gallbladder diseases, like gallstones and gallbladder ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

The gall bladder is a small pouch behind the liver, deep within the abdomen, making physical detection nearly impossible ...

Gallbladder problems are rare — 0.4 to 1.5 percent of people in clinical trials report gallstones on Ozempic®. If you have gallstones or had your gallbladder removed, you may still be able to take ...

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...