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 ...

Grrrr! Has GERD got a hold of you? Humbly known as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common malady, affecting 10 to 20 percent of people. Recognizing and treating reflux disease is ...

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 ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Chronic acid reflux may frequently wake people up at night, even when it doesn't cause heartburn symptoms, a small study suggests. The study, of 39 adults with ...

The GERD diet encourages simple changes to reduce reflux, like eating smaller, more frequent meals and choosing foods that are easier on the stomach. Lean proteins such as chicken or fish, cooked ...

Constipation can cause acid reflux because straining to pass a bowel movement puts pressure on the abdomen, which can trigger ...

You can't completely prevent heartburn during pregnancy. But you can minimize how often it happens and reduce the severity ...