July 14, 2010 — Obese children have a 40% higher risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) than their normal-weight counterparts, according to the findings of a new study. Corinna Koebnick, PhD, ...

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re dealing with a little one experiencing the not-so-fun symptoms of acid reflux.

The median age of the 150 children (91 boys, 56 girls) studied was 8.2 years (IQR 7); 163 parents were approached (response rate of 92%). Spirometry was normal in all children who could perform ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)--drugs such as Prilosec (omeprazole) and Prevacid (lansoprazole) that are used to stop stomach acid from "refluxing" into the ...

Usually, a child vomiting at night is due to a short-term illness, such as a virus or food poisoning. In other cases, it may be a sign of an underlying illness or problem. Various illnesses can cause ...

A father who initially believed he was suffering from acid reflux discovered his symptoms were actually due to oesophagus ...