Trouble swallowing and chronic cough could signal serious GERD complications. A digestive health expert explores when ...

If you experience irritation or coughing after eating, it may not be related to the onset of a throat infection. Dr Salhab ...

Recurrent throat pain without fever may not be an infection. Learn how acid reflux and silent GERD can irritate the throat, ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, happens when acid from your stomach backs up into your esophagus, the tube connecting your stomach to your mouth. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ...

Aspirus Health General Surgeon Dr. Josh Pogorelec says only surgery can cure GERD. “People believe this disease can be ...

By avoiding trigger foods and incorporating beneficial items, individuals may experience reduced frequency and severity of ...

When it comes to preventing and relieving heartburn, bland, easy-to-digest foods, like bananas, tend to work especially well. In fact, bananas are one of the only fruits, other than applesauce, that ...

It’s not uncommon to experience heartburn after a meal. Your chest tightens, your throat burns, and maybe you can still taste that spicy food you just ate. But when your heartburn is recurrent—and ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

A bioactive compound in turmeric, called curcumin, may have an effect on the digestive system. However, there is little scientific evidence that turmeric is good for acid reflux symptoms. Acid reflux ...

Genetics can contribute to the development of acid reflux and GERD, as studies show that GERD has a heritability rate as high as 43%. Specific genes, such as the FOX1 gene, which affects stomach ...

No matter how you fill your days, getting good sleep is an absolute must. Unfortunately, catching quality Z's can be difficult if you struggle with acid reflux. But a wedge pillow for acid reflux can ...