Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a small ring of muscle that connects the esophagus to the stomach. It opens when you eat ...

Heartburn after meals? You’re not alone — acid reflux is on the rise, with one in five UK adults affected If you’ve ever reached for a Rennie after dinner you are not alone. Heartburn or acid reflux ...

A medical professional has raised alarms for people taking a common medication used to treat acid reflux due to the potential repercussions that may develop from extended usage. Many Americans take ...

Q: My dad has been taking an acid reflux medication for years, and he recently had a heart attack. I heard those meds can raise that risk. Do you think it caused his?-Debbie D., Arlington, Texas A: ...

It’s normal to experience heartburn once in a while. But frequent heartburn or certain other symptoms may be signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic disorder in which stomach acid ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new study found a link between certain types of acid reflux medications and dementia. Patients who took ...

Here we go with acid reflux medications, again. First, it was their connection to dementia. Then, a connection to diabetes. Now, a new study says those same medications could possibly have an ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition that can cause significant discomfort. It occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the tube that ...

People who take a common type of acid reflux drug for more than four years could face a higher risk of dementia later in life, according to a study released Wednesday. According to the study, people ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: While I was visiting Italy, I experienced a dreadful bout of acid reflux. A doctor prescribed an oral medication called Riopan, which I took before bed. It worked remarkably ...