Long-term use of popular acid reflux drugs has been linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study. Published Wednesday in the journal for the American Academy of Neurology, the report ...

Previously linked to a higher risk of stroke and heart attack, popular acid reflux medicines have now been connected to an increased likelihood of developing age-related dementia. The medicines are a ...

When eating something spicy, fried, citrus, or acidic, it’s common practice to have an antacid on hand to help alleviate symptoms of acid reflux. However, what happens when those drugs become 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 ...

While heartburn medication can be a lifesaver for those suffering from gastric reflux, several studies over the years have ...

It's common for doctors to prescribe proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to patients who complain of persistent throat symptoms. New research, however, advises these pills not be prescribed for throat ...

Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), is a common condition that happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing discomfort such as heartburn. It can be triggered by ...

Some glands in the stomach and duodenum – a segment of the intestine – secrete mucus to protect the lining of the digestive ...

Dear Dr. Roach: We read your column daily, and have read several letters about acid reflux and the long-term use of medications. No one has suggested raising the head of the bed as a solution. My ...