You’re lying on the couch after dinner, just trying to enjoy a little Netflix before bedtime when it hits: A burning sensation rises up from your chest and into the bottom of your throat, ruining any ...

Acid reflux occurs when acid flows up from the stomach into the esophagus (food tube) and the mouth. Although occasional acid reflux is common, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be diagnosed ...

Over-the-counter antacids (such as Tums or Alka-Seltzer) and more powerful prescription meds can stop heartburn in its tracks ...

Taking probiotics may help relieve acid reflux. Learn more about how they can help, which ones to take, safety precautions, and more.

It’s normal to experience heartburn once in a while. But frequent heartburn or certain other symptoms may be signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic disorder in which stomach acid ...

Despite the scene in Friends where Joey develops an agonizing hernia, not all hernias are painful. A hiatal hernia, which affects 50 percent of adults over age 50, won’t often directly cause pain. But ...

Who hasn't eaten a food item they know they're going to regret later? Well, for sufferers of acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (GER), that happens more often then they'd like. While many of us ...

(BPT) – Summer is over which means holiday season is upon us! With the holidays come many festive, food-centric celebrations, making it a great time to be aware of food-related health conditions that ...

Dietitians agree that fried foods are the No. 1 food to limit to avoid acid reflux. Instead, aim to eat more lean proteins, high-fiber grains, legumes and cooked vegetables. Eating smaller meals, ...

Pediatricians globally are overprescribing medication for gastroesophageal reflux in infants despite guidelines recommending against it.