Heartburn/GERD News & Features

September 12, 2023 — A new study shows that turmeric, a yellowish spice some people use to relieve the inflammation of osteoarthritis, also may help treat indigestion.

Got a burning, burping feeling in your chest? Read our basic primer on what causes heartburn, how you can manage it, and when to see your doctor.

Preventing heartburn before it starts is your key to a good night's sleep.

Losing weight can help ease heartburn and acid reflux, especially if you are overweight.

You don’t have to stop eating spicy foods just because you have heartburn. Here are tips that can let you continue to enjoy those hot spicy dishes without igniting the heartburn fire inside.

Having heartburn doesn’t mean you have to give up eating well. WebMD offers you cooking tips you can use to prepare delicious, heartburn-friendly meals.

If you’re managing your gastroesophageal reflux disease with antacids by the fistful, it may be time to get serious about your GERD treatment. To get a sense of the current state of GERD treatment, WebMD turned to experts and to people living with the condition.

How do you know heartburn is heartburn, and when should you seek medical help? WebMD provides you the facts about heartburn, GERD, and heartburn treatment so you can make informed decisions about that burning sensation in your chest.

For people with frequent heartburn or acid reflux, these tips from experts may help bring relief.

If your heartburn is triggered by running, aerobics, or other forms of exercise, try these tips to prevent the burn.

If you generally have an iron stomach, here's how to deal with occasional heartburn symptoms.

Tired of suffering heartburn symptoms at night? Get nighttime heartburn relief with these food, drink, and lifestyle tips.

Your occasional bout of heartburn may be part of a larger problem -- GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Find out the symptoms of GERD, how to treat it, and why GERD should never be ignored.

Need heartburn relief? Here are top foods to avoid -- and why.

Helpful hints for enjoying your vacation -- without heartburn.

Need heartburn relief? Find out which foods can cause heartburn -- and why.

Even a few extra pounds increases your risk of heartburn. Losing weight can bring fast relief.

Find out the hidden connection between smoking, nicotine, and heartburn and GERD.

Holiday feasts are close to our hearts, all those favorite comfort foods. But why make heartburn part of the yearly tradition? Here's a game plan for tackling indigestion head-on.

Nighttime heartburn painfully disrupts your sleep. It can also lead to serious medical problems. Get the facts here.

Does heartburn keep you up at night? Follow these tips for better sleep.

Just because it's hot outside doesn't mean you have to feel the heat of heartburn when enjoying foods of the season.

If medication doesn't solve your heartburn woes, you may need to consider surgery.

Ignoring heartburn -- just putting up with it, popping a few pills day after day -- isn't necessarily the best plan. There are complications that can result from letting the problem linger.

If medication doesn't solve your heartburn woes, you may need to consider surgery.

Even though it cuts the need for anti-acid drugs, GERD surgery isn't cost-effective in the short term.

Ignoring heartburn -- just putting up with it, popping a few pills day after day -- isn't necessarily the best plan. There are complications that can result from letting the problem linger.

You've just finished your holiday feast, the feet are up, and the TV is on. Nothing like a little relaxation. But then it begins, slowly at first, until it picks up steam and becomes full-blown, oh no, heartburn. What can you do to avoid it this year? Read on.

Tired of feeling the burn -- heartburn -- when you exercise? Try these 7 tips for heartburn relief.