For several years, I spent most nights lying awake with heartburn so uncomfortable, I couldn’t fall asleep. I always thought ...

Heartburn is among the most familiar digestive complaints, showing up after late dinners, spicy food, or even stressful days. But for some people, it becomes an ongoing issue that interferes with ...

Heartburn is something almost everyone experiences at some point. For many, it is an occasional discomfort after a heavy meal, late-night snacking or a highly stressful day. To some, heartburn becomes ...

Patients with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) appear to have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma as the general population, according to a large Nordic population-based ...

Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest-growing and deadliest cancers in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 17,000 new cases of esophageal cancer will be diagnosed in 2015 ...

Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD, do not have a higher risk for developing cancer of the esophagus. "Previous studies have ...

Plano gastroenterologist explains GERD complications, Barrett’s esophagus risk factors and when to seek screening.

Patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease have lower rates of esophageal cancer than other GI patients because they are more likely to be screened for Barrett’s esophagus, which can develop ...

As part of Oral Cancer Awareness month, the California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) is working to educate patients and practitioners about the link between acid reflux and the potential for ...

Often, there's no clear reason for heartburn, which occurs when stomach acid travels up towards the throat. Sometimes it is ...

New AI-powered tool uses test results to predict which Barrett's esophagus patients have a high or low risk of developing cancer in the next 5 years.