She now covers breaking and trending news for CBS News' HealthWatch. An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn.

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Atrial fibrillation (AF), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias are commonly seen in clinical practice. GERD and hiatal hernias have been proposed to be a possible cause of AF.

There is discussion, especially in uninvestigated patients, about whether gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be separated from dyspepsia. If heartburn and regurgitation are the dominant ...

Sleep specialist Charlene E. Gamaldo, M.D. at Johns Hopkins explained that the reason spice may be disrupting your sleep is down to heartburn. Spicy foods are most likely to cause heartburn ...

If you have acid reflux, you may have already tried making lifestyle changes and using over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications to manage symptoms. You may also have considered trying ...

The GERD diet encourages simple changes to reduce reflux, like eating smaller, more frequent meals and choosing foods that are easier on the stomach. Lean proteins such as chicken or fish, cooked ...

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