US-based Northwell Health has received approval from the New York State Department of Health (DOH) to establish Long Island’s ...

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

Your pancreas sits behind your stomach. It produces enzymes and hormones that help you digest food and that regulate blood sugar. (Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Your pancreas is shaped like an ...

The pancreas is a six-inch-long gland in your abdomen near your liver and small intestine. It controls important hormone and enzyme secretion. Without it, your body can’t properly operate many vital ...

The pancreas is a gland organ in the abdomen. It forms part of the digestive system. It produces insulin and secretes fluid that helps break down food. Problems with the pancreas can lead to diabetes, ...