Some research suggests people with cancer may have an increased risk of folic acid deficiency, which may be due to cancer-related complications and treatments. Folic acid, also called folate or ...

’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 ...

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 ...

Acid reflux can happen to everyone from time to time. The burning feeling – also known as heartburn – is caused when stomach acid slides back up the oesophagus, where it can burn the lining of the ...

Constipation can cause acid reflux because straining to pass a bowel movement puts pressure on the abdomen, which can trigger ...

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 ...

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 ...

Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease occur when acids from the stomach flow upwards into the esophagus. Often this happens because a circular muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter ...

Millions of people reach for antacids at the first sign of heartburn, seeking quick relief from the burning sensation that disrupts daily life. While these medications provide temporary comfort, they ...

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 ...