Proton-pump inhibitors -- the popular drugs that fight stomach acid -- increase the risk of hip fractures, a U.S. study shows.

Drug based medication is the normal form of treatment prescribed for those who suffer severe heartburn. There is no doubt that they do get effective relief but for how long?

Do direct-acting antivirals put hepatitis C patients at risk for drug-drug interactions?

What does the latest research tell us about the possible connection between the 2 diseases?

Acid reflux and heart disease have a convoluted relationship. Symptoms of a heart attack are often masked by or mistaken for acid reflux, while acid reflux is sometimes caused by medications taken for heart disease.

How at risk are obese and overweight children for NAFLD, and following referral from primary care providers to pediatric gastroenterologists how should they be evaluated.

Adults who develop the digestive condition known as celiac disease appear to be at increased risk for dementia, according to new research from the Mayo Clinic.

Biologic therapy has transformed the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease but it has a big disadvantage: a high price tag.

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Did you know that your diet could be the reason for your reoccurring heartburn?In fact, if you want to begin to treat your acid reflux you must begin with your diet.Discover over 20 foods that cause acid reflux and what will cure acid reflux.

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Still have the holiday hangover? It pays to be thankful if that's all you've got. For many Americans, the holiday season is not a time for gift-giving and feasting on all those sumptuous food. With cases of acid reflux on the rise, far too many people are not enjoying good food but instead

Due to the long list of undesirable side effects associated with prescription medications, an increasing number of people are seeking out natural cures for acid reflux. This also allows them to continue their treatment of the condition over longer periods of time, since the majority of prescription

Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease and other problems that are related to digestion can cause discomforts. If you have any of these problems, you can get treatment to yourself by watching what you eat carefully.

People who suffer from heartburn are often advised to follow a special diet that steers clear of foods known to aggravate heartburn symptoms. Lifestyle and dietary changes can greatly reduce the symptoms of heartburn and acid reflex. When looking at different diets for heartburn, it's important to

Contrary to what many think, GERD is not a disease, and is not caused by a "bad" sphincter or "too much" stomach acid. It's a sign that your digestive system is stressed out from a number of factors including:foods full of sugar and chemicals, foods you are sensitive or alle

As treatment regimens for HCV change over time, how carefully and often do patients self-report on outcome, and how can it ultimately assist clinicians to better understand the disease?

What are hiccups?Hiccups occur when a spasm contracts the diaphragm, a large sheet of muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. This spasm causes an intake of breath that is suddenly stopped by the closure of the vocal cords (glottis). This closure causes the characteristic &

Acid reflux is characterized by persistent burning pain in the esophagus and chest, as a result of acid from the stomach entering the esophagus. Natural remedies involve using supplements or making lifestyle changes, as opposed to simply suppressing stomach acid using over-the-counter antacid medica

According to the North Shore Medical Center, digestive disorders are diagnosed in millions of adults every year. These disorders range from common digestive disorders such as upset stomach to life-threatening digestive disorders such as colorectal cancer. Digestive disorders affect the digestive sys