Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux that occurs when gastric juices back up from the stomach into the esophagus (food pipe), irritating the cells that line it. This can cause a burning sensation in ...

If sufficient quantities of acid are present in the stomach, bicarbonate of soda is converted into gas, producing significant bloating and belching within 5 or 10 minutes of drinking the mix.

Thinking it was food poisoning, the now 51-year-old went to the emergency room with severe pain and nausea, only to be sent home with a diagnosis of the stomach flu. But when her appendix ruptured ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It is the end of an era for a Tampa Bay-area staple. Harold Seltzer's Steakhouse in St. Petersburg is closing its doors at the end of the month after 24 years of service ...

To manage acid reflux and stomach ulcers, consider adding alkaline foods like bananas, cucumbers, and avocados to your diet. These foods help neutralize stomach acid, reduce inflammation ...

Many of the most popular hard seltzer brands, including Truly, High Noon, Bud Light Seltzer and White Claw are made without barley and use fermented sugar, vodka or tequila to supply the alcohol.

Salt stimulates the production of digestive enzymes and stomach acid, aiding in the digestion and absorption of food. Salt is used to preserve food by inhibiting the growth of bacteria ...

Do you have the guts to follow this routine? Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab is revealing his daily diet of fruit, fish, coffee and nuts, hoping it inspires his 1.7 million TikTok ...

Hard seltzer and sorbet? It’s not a natural pairing, but buzzy local alcohol brand Fellr hopes its tie-up with equally hot gelato store Messina will drive sales with Gen Z in a market saturated ...

While Seltzer studied up on his pedigrees, his daughter always knew her love of horses would be a more hands-on endeavor. “I was born in Chicago, we lived in downtown Chicago,” she recalled.

Symptoms of high stomach acid can include belly pain, bloating, and heartburn. They can be caused by bacterial infections, stress, and rebound effects from medication withdrawal. Stomach acid is ...