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Health Tip: Preventing the Return of Pancreatitis
How you can help ward off a recurrence

Study Links Smoking to Increased Risk of Pancreatitis
Almost half of cases examined were attributable to tobacco use, researchers say

Surgeons Remove Gallbladder Through Vagina
Procedure leaves no scars and reduces pain, but not all doctors endorse it

HRT Increases Risk of Gallstone Trouble
Researchers say it's one more thing women have to factor into their decision

Heart-Healthy Diet Prevents Gallstones
Unsaturated fat intake linked to reduced risk

New Way to Ease Pain of Gallbladder Removal
Cox-2 inhibitors also cut down on complications after surgery

Coffee Lowers Women’s Risk of Gallbladder Problems
But researchers say it's not OK to drink more java

Procedure Cuts Gall Bladder Surgery Complication
Debate continues over whether every patient should get it before operation

America’s Tummyaches Cost Billions
Docs hope research will lead to new treatments