Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

You’re lying on the couch after dinner, just trying to enjoy a little Netflix before bedtime when it hits: A burning sensation rises up from your chest and into the bottom of your throat, ruining any ...

If you've ever had heartburn, you'll know exactly what we're talking about when we say acid reflux can be both an uncomfortable and disruptive challenge to your day-to-day life. We get it – the ...

Dietitians agree that fried foods are the No. 1 food to limit to avoid acid reflux. Instead, aim to eat more lean proteins, high-fiber grains, legumes and cooked vegetables. Eating smaller meals, ...

’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees ...

If you’ve ever felt like your chest is on fire after a meal, you’re no stranger to acid reflux. While experiencing occasional reflux is normal, recurrent acid reflux is not. And it may lead to other ...

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 ...

You've just enjoyed a great meal, maybe with a few drinks. Suddenly your throat is on fire, there's a bad taste in your mouth, and you've got heartburn. This is known as acid reflux, and is one of the ...

Getting a case of acid reflux once in a while is common, but some people suffer from burning discomfort, bloating, and ...