Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

The NHS does not routinely test all acid reflux patients, with only one in 12 patients getting a test, and only if the drugs ...

However, the Functional Gut Clinic ’s research has found that 66 percent of those with suspected acid reflux did not have the condition. It’s believed the majority of those who reckon they have it ...

You just finished a big plate of some spicy takeout food. It tasted great, but you're feeling a familiar burning in your lower esophagus. Quickly, you take some heartburn medicine and wait. But it ...

A new study overturns the long-held practice of treating chronic asthma patients with medication for acid reflux. The study published this week’s New England Journal of Medicine finds that the drugs, ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs used to treat heartburn are certainly less expensive than prescription versions and seem to be just as effective, according to a 2007 analysis by Consumer Reports Best Buy ...

(Reuters Health) - Older patients taking proton pump inhibitors, a common remedy for heartburn and acid reflux, are two times more likely to be hospitalized with kidney failure than peers who don't ...

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: ...

The use of common heartburn medications, proton pump inhibitors sold under various brand names, could result in severe kidney damage over time, according to a study published in Kidney International.

One batch of a common heartburn drug was recalled over discolored tablets, according to the FDA. Only certain bottles are affected, so check your batch number and look for unusual tablet color or ...

Long-term steroid use can lead to many side effects, including heartburn. Steroid medications, including corticosteroids, like prednisone, are common treatments for conditions, like asthma or ...