BLOOM (TAMPA) – Dr. Alexander Lake, Gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, continues his conversation with Gayle Guyardo, the host of Bloom, and discusses the interconnectedness of three organs in the ...

When people struggle with bloating, constipation, nausea after fatty meals – or just feeling hormonally “off” – they usually do not think first about the liver and gallbladder. Most people think of ...

Drinking plenty of water helps in the digestion process and keeps the bile in the gallbladder less concentrated, reducing the risk of gallstone formation. (Image: Canva) The gallbladder is a small, ...

The gall bladder is seldom brought up in conversation until it is out of order. This little, pear-shaped organ lies just under the liver and is the main player in digestion by storing and releasing ...

In medical terms, gallbladder removal is called cholecystectomy. It requires a surgical procedure that has become increasingly common. It raises important questions regarding its safety and the ...

A new study has found that microplastics have been found in bile. Here is what this means for your body and why it should ...

Although we hardly ever think about it, our digestive systems are continuously working, turning the food we eat into fuel for our bodies, and so much more. Your digestive system is an important ...

It was a few days after Christmas when 16-year-old Amanda Custer and her mom made a rare stop for a takeout burger. The indulgence ended badly for Amanda. Soon after, she said, “I felt real nauseous.