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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a small ring of muscle that connects the esophagus to the stomach. It opens when you eat ...

A medical professional has raised alarms for people taking a common medication used to treat acid reflux due to the potential repercussions that may develop from extended usage. Many Americans take ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 9 (UPI) --Long-term use of acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study published Wednesday. This research was ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overall, the use of drugs that reduce stomach acid, such as H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors, do not increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus or stomach, ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects millions of people who rely on prescription antacids for relief, often unaware that natural methods can provide permanent solutions without medication ...

Contrary to prior research, the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to prevent gastric reflux is not associated with new dementia diagnoses in seniors, new evidence shows. The findings should ease ...