Treatment options for acid reflux in the morning may include taking medications. That said, some lifestyle changes could help you prevent it, such as not eating 3 hours before going. Share on ...

Heartburn is pain, discomfort or a burning sensation felt at the bottom of one's throat or in one's upper chest − usually just behind the breastbone. Though many people talk about acid reflux and ...

Members of the University of Texas Arlington‘s electrical engineering department are set to begin using animals to test an RFID-based system that would replace the wired sensors currently employed to ...

An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, can be more common among older people, ...

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. Stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus can cause heartburn, also called acid indigestion.

So you're feeling that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. Your mouth tastes bitter or sour. The back of your throat is burning. While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn't an ...

Heartburn can feel like a burning in your upper chest, from your breastbone to your throat. Regurgitation causes your stomach contents to flow back up your esophagus, which can create a bitter ...

You've just enjoyed a great meal, maybe with a few drinks. Suddenly your throat is on fire, there's a bad taste in your mouth, and you've got heartburn. This is known as acid reflux, and is one of the ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...