Heartburn after meals? You’re not alone — acid reflux is on the rise, with one in five UK adults affected If you’ve ever reached for a Rennie after dinner you are not alone. Heartburn or acid reflux ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways Pepto-Bismol treats both upset stomach and diarrhea, but Tums does ...

When eating something spicy, fried, citrus, or acidic, it’s common practice to have an antacid on hand to help alleviate symptoms of acid reflux. However, what happens when those drugs become a ...

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 ...

Long-term use of popular acid reflux drugs has been linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study. Published Wednesday in the journal for the American Academy of Neurology, the report ...

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 ...

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 ...

Headaches may be related to gastrointestinal issues, such as acid reflux, due to the connection between the gut and the brain. Lifestyle changes, such as avoiding certain foods, staying upright after ...