Limited research suggests that moderate consumption of alcohol may lower the risk of gallstones in some people. However, other studies suggest that alcohol consumption may slow the gallbladder. The ...

Dr. McKenzie discusses gallbladder cancer risk factors, imaging signs and how surgery and lymph node evaluation impact outcomes. Dr. Shaun P. McKenzie sat down for a two-part interview with CURE to ...

Calculous cholecystitis is a gallbladder inflammation that occurs due to the presence of gallstones (cholelithiasis). These gallstones can block the cystic duct, the channel through which bile flows ...

Gallstones are a common digestive condition, particularly among women and individuals over the age of 40. In most cases, gallstones remain harmless and may not cause noticeable symptoms. However, as ...