Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Consuming spicy and acidic foods and alcohol can cause acid reflux.Being overweight ...

How to prevent acid reflux Besides avoiding these trigger foods, there are ways to prevent and treat acid reflux, including antacids and other medications.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) impacts about 20% of adults in the U.S. Here's what experts want you to know about causes and treatments.

Medical experts say we should pay attention to acid – especially when it becomes frequent – because it can lead to serious complications if left untreated.

Silent acid reflux lacks typical heartburn symptoms. Acid reaches the throat, voice box, and airways. This causes hoarseness, ...

A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has launched a major ...

Acid reflux is a condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus. Heartburn is the burning sensation in the chest caused by acid reflux.

New research suggests long-term use of certain acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors may be associated with a risk of developing dementia. Science Photo Library RF/Getty Images CNN — ...