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 ...

If you’ve ever felt like your chest is on fire after a meal, you’re no stranger to acid reflux. While experiencing occasional reflux is normal, recurrent acid reflux is not. And it may lead to other ...

Sleep on your left side to help keep stomach acid down and clear reflux faster. Elevate your head and avoid late-night meals or alcohol to prevent heartburn. See your healthcare provider if symptoms ...

Making some dietary changes can significantly help manage acid reflux symptoms Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), happens when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, ...

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 ...

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 ...