If you’ve ever felt like your chest is on fire after a meal, you’re no stranger to acid reflux. While experiencing occasional reflux is normal, recurrent acid reflux is not. And it may lead to other ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Living with heartburn can be one of the most frustrating experiences, often causing discomfort, sleepless nights, and anxiety about what to eat. Millions of people suffer from this debilitating ...

’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees ...

That burning sensation in your chest isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s your body telling you something important. For millions dealing with acid reflux, choosing the right drink can mean the difference ...

Symptoms of rising acid level in stomach: Belching, bloating and nausea after eating are often overlooked but may signal too much acid in the stomach. In more persistent cases, the acid can irritate ...