Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heartburn after meals? You’re not alone — acid reflux is on the rise, with one in five UK adults affected If you’ve ever reached ...

However, the Functional Gut Clinic ’s research has found that 66 percent of those with suspected acid reflux did not have the condition. It’s believed the majority of those who reckon they have it ...

You just finished a big plate of some spicy takeout food. It tasted great, but you're feeling a familiar burning in your lower esophagus. Quickly, you take some heartburn medicine and wait. But it ...

Q My husband’s endoscopy showed a small pinkish area at the base of the esophagus. He has no GERD symptoms, but his doctor ...

Two thirds of people with suspected acid reflux do not have the condition, according to a study. Up to 10 million adults in ...

A new study overturns the long-held practice of treating chronic asthma patients with medication for acid reflux. The study published this week’s New England Journal of Medicine finds that the drugs, ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs used to treat heartburn are certainly less expensive than prescription versions and seem to be just as effective, according to a 2007 analysis by Consumer Reports Best Buy ...

The use of common heartburn medications, proton pump inhibitors sold under various brand names, could result in severe kidney damage over time, according to a study published in Kidney International.

(Reuters Health) - Older patients taking proton pump inhibitors, a common remedy for heartburn and acid reflux, are two times more likely to be hospitalized with kidney failure than peers who don't ...

Tired of reaching for antacids every time reflux strikes? There's a gentler way to settle your stomach (and you can carry it ...

Long-term steroid use can lead to many side effects, including heartburn. Steroid medications, including corticosteroids, like prednisone, are common treatments for conditions, like asthma or ...