Pancreatitis refers to inflammation of the pancreas, an organ located in the back of the upper abdomen, behind the stomach, that secretes hormones and digestive juices. The condition can occur as a ...

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Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, can occur in a chronic or acute form. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Pancreatitis ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, said he will prioritize preventing chronic disease, shifting funding from vaccine and infectious disease ...