There's been a succession of scare stories about Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI's) in the press related to the safety of their long term use. We take a look at the evidence in this article. Yes,...

I don't know about you, but I cannot go without breakfast - I have to eat something, and since taking my heartburn / acid reflux seriously, it's usually porridge with a little bit of fruit. I...

This article looks at what Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) is, and how to control it with diet.  Do you have trouble sleeping at night with acid reflux? A simple answer can be found in...

The test for esophageal cancer usually consists of an invasive endoscopic examination and tissue samples. This involves inconvenience and anxiety for the patient as well as significant healthcare...

So are the claims about aloe vera juice benefits justified or just hype? Mention aloe vera to your friends and the most often response is likely to be in relation to skin cream. It's often found...

How do antacids work to neutralize stomach acid? Antacids are made up of alkaline constituents. These react with stomach acid – or any acidic substance – turning it into harmless water and...