Heartburn isn’t fun to talk about, but it does affect nearly everyone. But while many opt for over-the-counter antacids or prescription meds to keep acid reflux pain at bay, this is an unsustainable ...

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 ...

Many people dismiss heartburn as an unavoidable part of life, particularly after enjoying spicy foods or eating too close to bedtime. While occasional acid reflux affects millions of Americans, ...

Heartburn occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus due to a malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter. Triggers ...

A new study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that some widely used heartburn medications may be linked to kidney problems ...

Heartburn is a common ailment that many men experience, often brushing it off as a minor inconvenience after a big meal or a night out. However, heartburn is more than just a fleeting discomfort—it ...

A new study from Saint Louis University (SLU) reveals that individuals with frequent heartburn—clinically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—have a higher chance of being diagnosed with ...

Recent recalls of popular antacids — including Zantac and its generic version, ranitidine, as well as another drug, nizatidine — have left empty spots on pharmacy shelves. But they may remain in your ...

Washington — U.S. health regulators are telling drugmakers to immediately pull their popular heartburn drugs off the market after determining that a contamination issue with the medications poses a ...

Women who put on extra pounds raise their risk of getting frequent heartburn or making symptoms worse — even if they aren't overweight, a new study found. Compared to women whose weight didn't change, ...

Heartburn is one of the most common symptoms in pregnancy, with up to 80% of women experiencing it at some point in their pregnancy journey. Some women get heartburn just a few weeks into their ...

FDA lab tests showed some heartburn pills may increase cancer risk over time. CVS Health Corp. has suspended sales of the popular heartburn drug Zantac, as well as its own generic, called ranitidine, ...