Heartburn is common, but persistent chest discomfort or difficulty swallowing could signal serious issues. Gastroesophageal ...

Gut health expert reveals why acid reflux is becoming a 'silent epidemic' among men. Discover 7 simple steps to reduce ...

Heartburn, a common ailment, can sometimes signal Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). While GERD is manageable, persistent symptoms like difficulty swallowing or unexplained weight loss warrant ...

This year, more than 22,000 people will be diagnosed with esophageal cancer and more than 16,000 will lose their battle with the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. April is Esophageal ...

Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach, and can be caused by various factors including acid reflux, infections, and immune reactions.

International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) launches #LetsTalkGERD, a social campaign raising awareness about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

While oral medications are generally considered safer and more convenient than injections or inhalations, sometimes a simple ...

A local organization is raising awareness for esophageal cancer. "I lost my dad to esophageal cancer," said Linda Molfesi, president of the Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. "Acid ...

Cryotherapy isn’t a curative treatment for stage 4 esophageal cancer. Instead, it’s used to relieve one of the major symptoms of this stage: difficulty swallowing. Esophageal cancer in stage 4 can be ...

The esophagus is the organ in the throat that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal cancers make up approximately 1% of cancer diagnoses in the U.S., making them rare. Because many ...

Every year, people around the world take an astonishing 3.8 trillion doses of medicine. Most of these medicines are swallowed ...