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 ...

Antacids work quickly to relieve heartburn but provide short-lasting relief. Histamine-2 blockers reduce stomach acid by preventing histamine action and offer relief within 30 to 90 minutes. Proton ...

A new study overturns the long-held practice of treating chronic asthma patients with medication for acid reflux. The study published this week’s New England Journal of Medicine finds that the drugs, ...

Heartburn, indigestion, feeling bloated and general unease that lingers longer after your meal are all-too-common gut complaints that have become a regular part of life. Modern stresses, from work ...

Here we go with acid reflux medications, again. First, it was their connection to dementia. Then, a connection to diabetes. Now, a new study says those same medications could possibly have an ...

Popular acid reflux drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, and Protonix may carry hidden risks when taken long term. A new study found that extended use disrupted iron and calcium levels in rats, changes ...

Thousands of people take medication daily, but simple errors can mean it's being used incorrectly. If you're someone who takes medicine for acid reflux, you need to pay attention, as you could be ...

The pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) involves the exposure of the esophagus to gastric contents, resulting in tissue injury and symptoms. Important mechanisms in GERD and its ...

Q: My dad has been taking an acid reflux medication for years, and he recently had a heart attack. I heard those meds can raise that risk. Do you think it caused his?-Debbie D., Arlington, Texas A: ...

Thousands of people take medication every day, but sometimes making simple mistakes can mean it's being used incorrectly. If you're someone who takes medicine for ...