Heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are related, and the terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux that ...

Getting rid of acid reflux in the throat and associated pain might be easier than you think. Lifestyle changes along with medication can rapidly improve symptoms. Acid reflux occurs when your stomach ...

Plenty of people have experienced acid reflux, but a hiatal hernia, which occurs when the upper part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, can cause severe and chronic ...

Dr. Chiang says that some tumors can also cause you to have problems swallowing. “In lung cancer, there’s a nerve—a recurrent ...

Acid reflux occurs when the muscle ring that allows food into the stomach, the lower esophageal sphincter, relaxes when it should not. The acid then travels back up the esophagus. These tried-and-true ...

For uncovering how a cell population helps ensure food, liquid and acid reflux are kept out of our airway – and instead sent to our GI tract – Laura Seeholzer is the winner of the 2024 Eppendorf & ...

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 ...

Sleeping on your stomach poses health risks such as neck and spine strain, back pain, respiratory issues, and digestive ...

A mother says an emergency room doctor in Regina sent her three-month-old son home despite him having pneumonia.