PARIS, France — Exercise has a variable impact on the onset of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. The mechanisms at play are complex and seldom studied. Frank Zerbib, MD, head of the ...

About 30 percent of American adults struggle with heartburn and acid reflux. There are options for relief that don't include medicine. About 30 percent of American adults struggle with heartburn and ...

Do you feel a burning in your chest and/or a bitter taste in your mouth mid-workout? If so, you're likely one of the many exercise enthusiasts who experiences exercise-induced heartburn. There's no ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Heartburn, also known as acid ...

It's no surprise that as the years and pounds add up, many baby boomers experience what we commonly call heartburn. Chronic heartburn, also known as gastrointestinal reflux disease or GERD, is a ...

Heartburn is usually the unfortunate, but temporary, consequence of a spicy meal or other dietary choice. But when heartburn returns repeatedly, it may be a symptom of a potentially serious health ...

Heartburn is pain, discomfort or a burning sensation felt at the bottom of one's throat or in one's upper chest − usually just behind the breastbone. Though many people talk about acid reflux and ...

Question: I occasionally get heartburn right after swimming. Can you explain why this happens? Answer: Most of us have had heartburn at one time or another _ primarily a burning sensation behind the ...

Many people dismiss heartburn as an unavoidable part of life, particularly after enjoying spicy foods or eating too close to bedtime. While occasional acid reflux affects millions of Americans, ...