Nearly three-quarters of Americans drink coffee every day, and for some, that daily pleasure comes with a side of pain.

But Dr. Abhinav Singh, a sleep medicine physician, told The Sleep Foundation that sleeping on your left side can help to ...

Cheryle Brandon, 51, from Surrey started experiencing what she thought were relatively minor ailments but the real cause ...

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Causes range from acute digestive issues like acid reflux to chronic conditions such as esophagitis. Epigastric pain is a term to describe discomfort or aching that occurs beneath your rib cage in ...

If you have a sore throat, a saltwater gargle may be one of the most effective home remedies for your symptoms. A sore throat occurs when inflammation or irritation in the back of the throat ...

Several things can trigger acid reflux or a GERD episode, including some eating habits (like having dinner very late at night) or eating certain foods (like spicy, acidic, or fatty foods).

While some say that it helps coat and soothe the throat and stomach, fatty food like dairy products can actually trigger heartburn. Milk provides calcium, which can help to calm stomach acids. It also ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux, is a common condition that occurs when stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus and throat. This unpleasant condition can lead to a burning ...

So a sore throat typically tends to be, in general ... then I am thinking a little bit about the possibility of acid reflux or any type of regurgitation. And that may be one of the symptoms I'm ...

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acids move upward into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest or throat. Overeating, consuming fatty or spicy foods, or stress often trigger this ...

It is common during pregnancy. Other causes include indigestion, acid reflux and GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and more. There are many common digestive problems associated with epigastric pain ...