NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Stomach acid reflux or heartburn may be a particular problem for people with breathing problems such as emphysema or bronchitis, known generally as chronic obstructive ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Overactive reflexes might point to neuron disorders or anxiety.The ...

Researchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esophageal achalasia, frequently requiring future surgical ...

If you're having acid reflux problems, a late-night eating habit may be why. Dining right before you go to bed may elevate your heart disease risk. Eating extra food at any time of day can cause ...

That familiar burning sensation in your chest always seems to strike at the worst possible moment – just as you’re trying to drift off to sleep. Medical experts explain the timing of heartburn isn’t ...

Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have found that the reflux and swallowing problems that are common symptoms in patients with Rett syndrome and other neurological ...

We all reflux. The backward movement of stomach contents into the food pipe, otherwise known as the esophagus, is called gastro-esophageal reflux. The frequency of this changes from infancy to ...

Modern urban lifestyle sees people having dinners at an increasingly late time in the evening. This is fraught with serious ...