If you suffer from heartburn or acid reflux, you know the uncomfortable pain it causes. These are foods that help reduce that discomfort without relying on medication.

Relaxing after an enjoyable meal should be a given, but sometimes acid reflux can get in the way. Whether it's because you were eating too fast or drinking a caffeinated beverage, there are many ...

The festive season brings joy, laughter, and often heavy meals but can also bring unwelcome discomfort: heartburn or acid reflux. That familiar burning sensation in the chest, often creeping up the ...

Chewing gum and walking can help relieve heartburn, per a gastroenterologist. Saliva production from chewing gum can “form a protective barrier against the stomach acid.” Plus, moving your body after ...

Acid reflux is one of the more common, not to mention painful, side effects of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The Florida Hospital estimates that more than 60 million adults in the United ...

Narrowing of the esophagus that can lead to swallowing issues The formation of open sores (or ulcers) in the esophagus which can bleed and cause difficulty swallowing Precancerous changes in the ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...