Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways Antacids work quickly to relieve heartburn but provide short-lasting ...

The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a small ring of muscle that connects the esophagus to the stomach. It opens when you eat and closes during digestion to prevent stomach acid from flowing back ...

Almost everyone has some form of indigestion or heartburn from time to time. But when it happens repeatedly, it's known as acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this week's Moves ...

A doctor has shared a kitchen cupboard spice that has been shown to be as effective as omeprazole in treating heartburn, acid ...

What’s the best heartburn medicine? Treatments for heartburn used to require a prescription, but the Food and Drug Administration has approved many popular brands for over-the-counter availability.

Nov. 18 -- TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Combining the antacid Prilosec with the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel) can cut the effectiveness of Plavix by half, putting patients at risk ...

Could taking antacids over a long period of time negatively affect your brain? A new study says it’s possible. The recently released study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Neurology, looked at ...

Most people have experienced heartburn at one time or another, often after a heavy meal. But for some people, that burning pain in the chest can be a frequent occurrence. Gastroesophageal reflux ...

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 ...