Elderly patients have a high tolerance for gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, putting them at risk of untreated severe illness, says Andy Kistler, M.D., PharmD. GERD is more common with age, ...

Most people have experienced heartburn at one time or another, often after a heavy meal. But for some people, that burning pain in the chest can be a frequent occurrence. Gastroesophageal reflux ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects approximately 65 million adults in the United States, yet many sufferers normalize their symptoms without seeking proper medical attention. Dr. Kavita R.

Fifty-nine subjects (40%) in the original sample refused to participate in the study. The only difference between the study group and those refusing was that the nonparticipants were younger than ...

Adults prescribed a GLP-1 agent had a 12% higher risk for developing a new chronic cough -- one that persists for over 8 ...