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 ...

FOR many of us, the festive period is a time to let go and overindulge in large meals, fatty and rich foods, alcohol, and ...

Very hot water may accelerate cancer growth. One animal study from 2016 studied mice that were prone to developing cancer.

Heartburn is a common condition that most people experience occasionally, often described as a burning sensation rising from the chest to the throat. It usually occurs after consuming spicy, oily, or ...

HOLLAND, Pa. (WPVI) -- Nearly everyone gets heartburn now and then. When it becomes a regular occurrence, it's time to get it checked out. A Bucks County woman shares her experience, and urges ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Charles Ackerson never lived a life of choking back Tums after every meal. In fact, the 79-year-old St. Louis County resident ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients who have surgery to treat severe heartburn -- also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD -- continue to have a very high risk of developing cancer of ...

In severe cases, heartburn could be a sign of oesophageal cancer. Other symptoms include difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), ...

Long-term GERD, defined as five or more years, is the strongest risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus, a precursor to esophageal cancer. Additional risk factors include male gender, age over 50, obesity ...

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 ...