The holiday season brings festive meals, rich desserts, late nights and plenty of celebration. It is also a time when many ...

While gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects both men and women, men tend to experience more severe symptoms and complications. Studies show that men have higher acid exposure and are nearly ...

Sleep on your left side to help keep stomach acid down and clear reflux faster. Elevate your head and avoid late-night meals or alcohol to prevent heartburn. See your healthcare provider if symptoms ...

Acid reflux refers to the flow of stomach acid back into your esophagus, a connecting tube between your throat and stomach. It is also known as gastroesophageal reflux and occurs as heartburn, a ...

Experiencing heartburn? Then consuming an acidic product like apple cider vinegar isn't the solution. The logic is simple: if you've got excess stomach acid, more acid won't help. But up is down in ...

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The FDA has approved vonoprazan as a therapy for erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease. The phase 3 PHALCON-EE study found vonoprazan was more effective in reducing stomach acid compared to other ...

If you have an esophagus, you’ve almost certainly experienced the occasional bout of heartburn — that painful sensation that occurs when highly acidic stomach juices splash up into the tube that ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...