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.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), already one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, is increasing in prevalence, yet it remains a difficult disease to diagnose. In North America ...

Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart (although some of the symptoms are similar to a heart attack). Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is an irritation of the ...

For the estimated 60 million Americans who experience heartburn at least once monthly, nighttime symptoms often prove most disruptive and difficult to manage. The phenomenon transforms what should ...

March 25 (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal has been indicted for endangering the lives of others, forgery and environmental damages in connection to industrial pollution in the Fos-sur-Mer region ...

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.

Heartburn is no fun. And if you love food, it can be your worst enemy. You don't have to put a damper on your dining just because you have heartburn. With these tips and a little self-observation ...

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 ...

Here is a list of matters listed at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Today's court listings are published as part of News Corporation's commitment to public interest journalism and are ...