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 ...

Capsaicin in spicy foods can slightly increase calorie burning and may support digestion. Eating spicy foods can also trigger symptoms in people with acid reflux and gastritis. Possible benefits from ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many people use the two terms interchangeably, but heartburn and acid reflux are not the same thing. In ...

After experiencing months of excruciating stomach pain and rapid weight loss, Tom Hayman begged his GP for help... only to be told that he was 'drinking too many fizzy drinks'. But the father-of-one, ...

The NHS has an important alert for anyone taking pantoprazole for heartburn or acid reflux. The health service's official website provides a wealth of information on hundreds of medications, including ...

Most cancer patients hope their tumors disappear quickly, but a UK mom is actually “waiting” for hers to grow. “I am constantly waiting for the tumors to grow big enough to get treatment that is ...

DENVER — Chest pain sends a wave of concern through anyone who experiences it, but determining whether it stems from heartburn or a heart attack isn't always straightforward. Medical professionals at ...

Doctors ruled out a heart attack, but the patient had a sense that something was very wrong. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. The 52-year-old man pushed back from his dinner plate. A terrible pressure radiated ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

No significant association seen for gastritis/ulcer or irritable bowel syndrome with alcohol use disorder. (HealthDay News) — Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have increased odds ...

Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic ...