Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects an estimated 18 to 28% of Americans, making it the most prevalent gastrointestinal (GI) disorder in the country. GERD is often mistaken for occasional ...
peppermint may make even mild reflux worse because it relaxes the upper esophageal sphincter muscle, allowing stomach contents and acid to bubble back up. If you have red flag GI symptoms ...
Australian researchers are investigating screening for a potentially deadly condition called Barrett’s oesophagus which affects about four per cent of Australians and can cause cancer.