When your stomach is working normally, you probably don’t think about it at all. But when it starts acting up, you can’t ...

‌Your stomach has hydrochloric acid in it to help you digest your food. Hypochlorhydria is a condition marked by low levels of stomach acid. Your body may not be able to make enough hydrochloric acid ...

When it comes to preventing and relieving heartburn, bland, easy-to-digest foods, like bananas, tend to work especially well.

Feeling the burn? While heartburn is something a lot of people experience, there's also confusion around what causes it and what will make it go away. (Getty Creative) Maybe it was the chili cheese ...

When bloat and indigestion hit, it’s logical to conclude you have too much stomach acid and to grab an antacid for relief. But experts warn that often the same symptoms that seem to signal too much ...

For patients and physicians, taking medications orally is often the most desirable way to administer drugs. Among other advantages, swallowing a pill is safer, more convenient and less invasive ...

Struggling with holiday overeating? A senior gastroenterologist explains the triggers and suggests mindful eating to enjoy ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overall, the use of drugs that reduce stomach acid, such as H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors, do not increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus or stomach, ...

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

Waking up with a burning sensation in the chest, sour taste in the mouth, or heaviness in the stomach is a common problem today. Morning acidity isn’t just uncomfortable it can affect your mood, ...

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 ...