Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Acid reflux occurs when acid flows up from the stomach into the esophagus (food tube) ...

Sanford is raising awareness about GERD, which affects 20% of Americans and is worsened by fatty, acidic foods.

An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. CBS News ...

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That's where the valve between the lower end of the esophagus and the stomach weakens and allows stomach acid to back up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. If you have chronic heartburn ...

She also was having more heartburn than usual. With warmer temperatures fueling an early spring, I have seen many patients complaining of chronic cough. I've also seen many of my previously well ...

“What causes acid reflux is diet and lifestyle,” said Koufman. Fatty, fried, and spicy foods are often associated with reflux ...

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.