Acid reflux happens when the contents of your stomach move back up to your esophagus and, occasionally, your mouth. This is normal and bound to happen from time to time. But if you have acid ...

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors, similar to those on our tongues, and that stimulating these receptors with sweet substances can ...

Background and Aim: Barrett's esophagus has been associated with the presence of hiatal hernia; however, to date no meta-analysis of the relationship has been performed. We aimed to conduct a ...

Feb. 19, 2025 — One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery, and women are far more likely to develop one, according to recent studies. Black patients also ...

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors, similar to those on our tongues, and that stimulating these receptors with sweet substances can ...

Congestive heart failure (CHF) and heart failure are the same thing. Both terms describe the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to service the body's needs. The term "congestive" simply ...

Cardiac arrest (when the heart stops beating) interrupts circulation, causing brain cells to start dying in less than five minutes of the brain going without needed oxygen in the blood. The ...