Most of us have experienced the burning sensation of heartburn at least occasionally, perhaps after eating a lot, eating too quickly, or indulging in a spicy meal. Heartburn, which is caused by ...

Remember "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is"? Well, heartburn drugs have changed a lot since that TV jingle became popular. Americans spent $6 billion on the acid-reflux drug Nexium ...

You might also experience heartburn when your over-stuffed stomach puts pressure on the sphincter separating the stomach and esophagus, causing it to relax and allowing acidic content from the ...