NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Stomach acid reflux or heartburn may be a particular problem for people with breathing problems such as emphysema or bronchitis, known generally as chronic obstructive ...

Proton pump inhibitors, often called PPIs, are among the most widely used medications for stomach acid problems. Many people have taken drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, or Prevacid to relieve heartburn ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which food or liquid travels back up from the stomach to the esophagus. This reflux of stomach acid, enzymes and bile almost always produces ...

Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi recommends simple remedies for heartburn, acid reflux and digestive issues.

That familiar burning sensation in your chest always seems to strike at the worst possible moment – just as you’re trying to drift off to sleep. Medical experts explain the timing of heartburn isn’t ...

Heartburn is a common ailment that many men experience, often brushing it off as a minor inconvenience after a big meal or a night out. However, heartburn is more than just a fleeting discomfort—it ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Telling the parents of babies who spit up and cry frequently that their child has gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, makes them more likely to want medicine - even ...

Heartburn, accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest or throat when swallowing, may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic condition in which stomach acid frequently ...

No matter your age, it doesn’t hurt to be aware of foods that may cause heartburn. But that knowledge could be particularly handy if you are in or approaching menopause—as the sensation can become ...