The liver has a remarkable ability to recover from some forms of injury, but vitamins are not a simple repair kit. Good ...

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 ...

Coffee may do more than wake you up.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had right upper abdominal pain, and my doctor suspected gallbladder problems. The abdominal ultrasound showed that my gallbladder was normal, and the HIDA scan showed normal ...

Liver disease does not always announce itself with obvious pain or yellow skin. In older adults, it can first appear as ...

Can a fatty liver return to its normal size? A hepatologist explains what affects recovery, how much weight loss may help and when fatty liver can become more serious.

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

Football tailgates and holiday gatherings may mean you’re reaching for a beer more often than usual.

Dear Dr. Roach: I had right upper abdominal pain, and my doctor suspected gallbladder problems. The abdominal ultrasound showed that my gallbladder was normal, and the HIDA scan showed normal ...