Scientists say reports of frequent heartburn have doubled in 10 years. Dec. 21, 2011— -- For many, the rich food, abundant alcohol, weight gain and stress of the holidays likely lead to one thing ...

The number of people suffering from gastroesophagitis reflux has quadrupled in the last eight years, the National Health Insurance Corp. said Wednesday. In 2001, about 500,000 people were treated for ...

Acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, are closely related, but the terms don’t necessarily mean the same thing. Acid reflux — every once in a while — is a common, but not trivial, ...