GERD

Watch it live: The science of a healthful diet explained

2013-04-08 10:35:00

As a student at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Timothy Harlan was often struck by how little the medical professionals around him seemed to know about healthful eating. Doctors would tell their patients what foods to avoid, but rarely did...

Diagnosis could make parents want to medicate baby, study says

2013-04-03 14:38:00

Living with a baby who vomits and cries all the time can make a parent worried (yes, I know this first-hand). �If a doctor diagnoses a problem, and there’s medication to treat that problem, it’s easy to understand why parents might eagerly...

Deconstructing 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar': Excellent food choices, portion control needs work

2011-03-08 11:01:00

Eric Carle's famous book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has become a foot soldier (well, a many-footed soldier) in the war against child obesity. The storybook character, beloved by parents and children since he emerged from an egg -- pop! -- on a...

Travel health is more than vaccines

2003-02-02 00:00:00

Last year I visited Tanzania, an African country where malaria is rampant. In parts of the country, villagers receive 300 infective mosquito bites per year -- meaning, on average, they're exposed to malaria almost nightly. Did I smear insect repellent all...

Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: New GERD treatment may be option for those unable to control symptoms with daily antacid

2013-04-03 02:30:06

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I saw a story on the news about magnets being used to treat patients with GERD. Is this treatment safe? How does it work? I've taken prescription drugs for GERD for years and would love to not need medication anymore. ANSWER: The...

New GERD treatment may be option for those unable to control symptoms with daily antacid

2013-03-16 00:00:00

Quench the fire: Stomach-soothing steps for heartburn

2012-10-31 01:15:15

Are you bothered by burning behind the breastbone after eating? You're not alone. One-third of us suffer from heartburn, typified by a pain and irritation in the upper gut. The underlying trouble is usually a condition called gastroesophageal reflux...

Tired of feeling tired? 8 secrets to a good night's sleep

2012-09-27 01:05:08

After a night spent tossing and turning, you wake up feeling like a couple of the Seven Dwarves: sleepy...and grumpy. Restless nights and weary mornings can become more frequent as we get older and our sleep patterns change--which often begins around...

Celebrity chef and Top Chef All-Star Spike Mendelsohn Spike's Heart-Burn Free Mac N Cheese Recipe

2012-06-23 03:31:00

Spike has Acid Reflux Disease.� Nearly 19 million Americans have acid reflux disease (ARD), also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is characterized by persistent heartburn that occurs two or more days a week despite treatment and diet...

A visit to the doctor can be a high-pressure event

2011-09-28 10:57:00

Q: I read in your newsletter that a study confirms that blood pressure readings at home are more reliable than those in the doctor's office. I've been through this and can tell you why. Once diagnosed with hypertension, every trip to the doctor's...

Cutting Edge procedure for GERD

2012-02-01 14:38:00

Sinus, Allergy, Snoring, Sleep Apnea and GERD Treatment Options: The joining of eastern and western medicine

2011-07-12 11:15:46

Dr. Jordan S. Josephson, renowned surgeon and author of the “Sinus Relief Now” �(www.sinusreliefnow.com) will discuss the connection between sinus problems, allergies, asthma, snoring, sleep apnea, GERD and gastroesophageal reflux and...

Stacy Gordon, 29, has been promoted to senior account executive at AbelsonTaylor. She previously served as an account executive, where she played a major role in many consumer initiatives for a product for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

2013-01-08 08:16:00