Acid reflux is a common problem and even a nuisance, but if you're not treating it, it could turn into a much more severe health concern. We explore that more in today's Moves in Medicine with Temple ...

A very common ailment normally treated with medications now has a new device that could eliminate the need for drugs. GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, affects up to 1 in 5 people in the U.S. ...

: Omeprazole is an effective drug for acid reflux as it shuts down acid production. There have been some studies in recent years, though, associating long-term use of this medication with some ...

Millions of Americans take medications known as proton pump inhibitors every day to treat heartburn and acid reflux, and in recent years, these drugs, also known as PPIs, have been linked to a greater ...

TV medic Dr. Punam Krishan has issued a cautionary note to anyone taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole for issues such as heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion. In the UK, one in ...

Gastroesophageal reflux happens when your stomach contents come back up into your esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. Most patients have experienced occasional bouts of reflux ...

The study examined people who took a type of heartburn drug called proton pump inhibitors. Proton pump inhibitors are prescribed or sold over the counter under the brand names Some over-the-counter ...

A new study found a link between certain types of acid reflux medications and dementia. Patients who took proton pump inhibitors consistently for more than 4.4 years had a greater risk of dementia ...

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 ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 9 (UPI) --Long-term use of acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study published Wednesday. This research was ...