(NBC) - Acid reflux affects nearly 60 million Americans, but a new incisionless procedure is offing patients instant relief. Two years ago Jerry Boyle began having chronic indigestion. "Mostly after I ...

While both groups had weight-loss success, the first group had better outcomes reducing their acid reflux symptoms compared to the group who just had gastric bypass. “This is the first study to ...

Doctors estimate that 1 in 5 adults suffer from acid reflux disease, which can lead to esophageal cancer. Now, a brand new procedure offered at CHI Health Creighton stops acid reflux in its tracks ...

For years, Sharon Nance has had to watch what she did after eating, sleep with her head elevated and take medications to combat one thing — acid reflux. Thanks to a new procedure, she doesn't have to ...

Most of us will have a case of heartburn from time-to-time, but as many as 20 percent of all Americans live with a chronic condition known as GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, which can lead to ...

Dealing with occasional heartburn is one thing, but living with debilitating acid reflux disease is another. Millions of people spend years on powerful drugs to keep their symptoms in check, but a non ...

Question: “I have acid reflux disease and have been on prescription antacid medications for years. They don’t work as well as they used to, and I’m concerned about their side effects. Are there any ...

Have antacids and other medications to help control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) failed to bring relief? Have you changed your diet but still suffer frequent heartburn or other uncomfortable ...

Surgery for a child is a stressful decision for any parent. For children with a condition known as bladder reflux, improvements in a less-invasive procedure are making it a more popular option. When ...

Reflux can be very debilitating for some patients,” Smith said. Since Hammons’ procedure, Smith has not conducted any more LINX procedures, but said it requires a work up to make sure you’re a ...