An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's ...

If your doctor has diagnosed you with acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you're all too familiar with the ...

Discover fifteen foods that prevent heartburn, particularly beneficial for Black Americans who experience higher rates of ...

First, the good. Foods low in acid help your LES close. It's the muscle that helps keep acid in your gut, and heartburn at bay. Lean proteins like chicken and turkey are smart choices. Low-acid ...

Over time, untreated GERD can lead to damage to the esophagus, such as inflammation, strictures, or Barrett’s oesophagus, a precancerous condition. Silent GERD can be particularly dangerous because ...

GERD occurs when the sphincter is weak or when there is a structural abnormality such as a hiatal hernia allowing the stomach to slide upward into the chest limiting the ability of the sphincter to ...

Heartburn happens when a small valve called ... Elaine Magee, RD, MPH Let's start with the foods that you need to eliminate or reduce in your diet: Fried and fatty foods; drinks with caffeine ...

And while medication can sometimes help, Dr. Narula said that “A huge part of the treatment is diet and lifestyle changes. So they probably talked to you, Savannah—” Heartburn Meds May ...

Alcohol (particularly white wine) can cause the valve muscle to relax more and increase acid reflux. In some people caffeine and chocolate can also be triggers. “Some people find spicy foods ...