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).

However, other foods may be better suited to ease the symptoms of heartburn. Heartburn, or acid reflux, occurs when acid, food, or fluids in the stomach back up from the stomach into the esophagus, ...

The RELIEF ureteral stent, the brainchild of Dr. Lee Ponsky, chairman of UH’s Urology Institute, has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for preventing vesicoureteral reflux, a major ...

What is congenital nephrotic syndrome? Congenital nephrotic syndrome, an inherited disorder characterized by protein in the urine and swelling of the body, occurs primarily in families of Finnish ...

Getting a case of acid reflux (heartburn) once in a while isn't unusual, but some people suffer from burning discomfort, bloating and belching almost every time they eat. About 20% of the population ...