Heartburn is characterized by a burning sensation in the chest, neck, or throat and a bitter taste in the mouth. It occurs when stomach acid flows up into the esophagus, the tube that connects the ...

Feeling the burn? While heartburn is something a lot of people experience, there's also confusion around what causes it and what will make it go away. (Getty Creative) Maybe it was the chili cheese ...

When it comes to preventing and relieving heartburn, bland, easy-to-digest foods, like bananas, tend to work especially well. In fact, bananas are one of the only fruits, other than applesauce, that ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional heartburn—it’s a chronic condition where stomach acid keeps flowing back into ...

Heartburn isn’t fun to talk about, but it does affect nearly everyone. But while many opt for over-the-counter antacids or prescription meds to keep acid reflux pain at bay, this is an unsustainable ...

There are some simple ways to avoid heartburn, including which foods to eat and avoid and even which side to sleep on.

Dr. Harvey Tatum with the Utica Park Clinic joined News On 6 at 4 p.m. to discuss treating GERD, and ways to avoid it. TULSA, Okla. - The week of Thanksgiving is GERD Awareness Week, more commonly ...

People with heartburn may experience a burning, painful sensation in their lower chest. Daily heartburn may be a symptom of an underlying health condition. Sometimes, it warrants a visit to a doctor.

Phathom Pharmaceuticals launched its first broadcast direct-to-consumer (DTC) campaign to promote Voquezna, its treatment for all severities of erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ...

The diagnosis of GERD varies based on patient symptoms and may include upper endoscopy or reflux testing. Communication with PCPs helps improve patient care and provides opportunity for education. The ...

DOVER – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital announced that it successfully performed its first Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) procedure on July 14, marking a significant milestone in the hospital ...