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 ...

The risk of esophageal cancer among patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is not as high as many may think, according to new research from University of Michigan ...

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 ...

An analysis of older adults revealed that subtypes of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) such as erosive esophagitis, nonerosive reflux disease, and Barrett esophagus were associated with an ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients who have surgery to treat severe heartburn -- also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD -- continue to have a very high risk of developing cancer of ...

Patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease have lower rates of esophageal cancer than other GI patients because they are more likely to be screened for Barrett’s esophagus, which can develop ...

(WHTM) — Any of us who have ever experienced acid reflux know how uncomfortable it can be, but did you know it can also be deadly? A central Pennsylvania man didn’t know, but found out in time. “I’ve ...

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 ...

While researchers often pay more attention to the dietary triggers to avoid, some foods can also help the condition.