Heartburn is among the most familiar digestive complaints, showing up after late dinners, spicy food, or even stressful days. But for some people, it becomes an ongoing issue that interferes with ...

Patients with acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid pushes up into the esophagus, know the symptoms all too well: ...

Heartburn is something almost everyone experiences at some point. For many, it is an occasional discomfort after a heavy meal, late-night snacking or a highly stressful day. To some, heartburn becomes ...

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease were found to be 51% more likely to develop lung cancer. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with a significant increase in the risk for ...

Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest-growing and deadliest cancers in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 17,000 new cases of esophageal cancer will be diagnosed in 2015 ...

Long-term use of common anti-acid medications, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), may not increase the risk of stomach cancer, a new study suggests, potentially offering reassurance to millions ...

Implantica AG (publ.), a medtech company at the forefront of introducing advanced technology into the body, including the innovative RefluxStop® device for the treatment of acid reflux, a treatment ...

SUMMERVILLE — Bobby Brennick, a former New York Police Department officer, was enjoying retirement in South Carolina, golfing most days and keeping active in the gym. But in late summer of 2021, if he ...

Dr Sethi says the cancer often starts with mild trouble swallowing, which most people ignore because it feels minor at first.

Functional heartburn is a type of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) where individuals experience heartburn symptoms. It does not include observable damage to the esophagus during endoscopy and ...