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Do you wake up feeling heartburn? If so, it has everything to do with what you ate the night before. Here are foods most likely to cause nighttime heartburn.

A new study finds that following the Mediterranean Diet and drinking alkaline water can help ease symptoms of acid reflux. If you’ve ever experienced acid reflux, you know that feeling of just wanting ...

So you're feeling that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. Your mouth tastes bitter or sour. The back of your throat is burning. While the occasional heartburn episode usually isn't an ...

No matter your age, it doesn’t hurt to be aware of foods that may cause heartburn. But that knowledge could be particularly handy if you are in or approaching menopause—as the sensation can become ...

Acid reflux refers to the flow of stomach acid back into your esophagus, a connecting tube between your throat and stomach. It is also known as gastroesophageal reflux and occurs as heartburn, a ...

For some people, certain foods can bring about or worsen pain. Nov. 26, 2008— -- A few years ago, my mom woke me up in the middle of the night complaining of chest pains. As I frantically ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...