If you're about to throw up or get acid reflux, you may feel a burning sensation when acid from your stomach escpes into the ...

When bloat and indigestion hit, it’s logical to conclude you have too much stomach acid and to grab an antacid for relief. But experts warn that often the same symptoms that seem to signal too much ...

In the stomach, so-called parietal cells are responsible for acid production. They react not only to the body's own messenger molecules, but also to bitter-tasting food constituents such as caffeine.

As reported by the Mirror, the NHS states: "PPIs are a type of medicine which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes.

While most people focus on cough, sore throat, or fever, digestive issues often go unnoticed. Many experience bloating, ...

You've just enjoyed a great meal, maybe with a few drinks. Suddenly your throat is on fire, there's a bad taste in your mouth, and you've got heartburn. This is known as acid reflux, and is one of the ...

Drinking coffee on an empty stomach affects people differently. While coffee may stimulate stomach acid and cortisol, ...

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) happens when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus. Stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus can cause heartburn, also called acid indigestion.

Heart attack symptoms, however, present differently. Patients experiencing a heart attack often describe tightness in the ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...