Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. It's typically ...

Acid reflux and heartburn can be more than uncomfortable—over time, they can be dangerous. Here's how to reduce discomfort ...

The main treatment for most respiratory illnesses is supportive care, with over-the-counter remedies, Myers said, noting antibiotics are not effective. Care at-home can include: rest, adequate fluid ...

There are several theories about the origins of IBS but it's unclear exactly why. Still, there are treatments no matter the cause.

By Manuela Bianco Suarez University of Kentucky Healthcare This winter, low temperatures have impacted the state of Kentucky. One of the biggest concerns statewide is the rise in the number of ...

With colder temperatures people are spending more time indoors and in close contact. With that comes the spread of many ...

Flu levels are above baseline statewide, with the positivity rate being 34.3 percent. The Oklahoma State Department of Health ...

Antibiotics are safe, effective and generally well-tolerated. Fatigue felt while taking them is likely the illness itself, ...

People with acid reflux often rely on acid-reducing medications to ease symptoms. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription options are available.

Alarmed by the color and frequency of the blood in her stool, Mahon was referred to a GI doctor who initially thought she had an autoimmune disease. “Once I got the colonoscopy, she told me that she ...

There were 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks reported in the United States in the first week of December, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exceeding the ...

Whether it’s motion sickness, pregnancy, or adverse drug reactions from GLP1 agonists or other drugs, digestive pain ...