Conditions & Diseases

  • April 1, 2026
  • 14 Mins Read

GERD in Pregnancy: Why Heartburn Happens and How to Manage It Safely

Ask any group of pregnant women about heartburn and you will get knowing looks all around. It is one of

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  • March 29, 2026
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Silent Reflux (LPR) Explained: The Acid Reflux You Do Not Feel in Your Chest

Most people have a pretty clear mental image of acid reflux. Burning in the chest after a meal. A sour

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  • March 27, 2026
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Barrett’s Esophagus: What It Is, Who Needs Screening, and Why It Matters

Of all the terms that come up in conversations about GERD, Barrett’s esophagus is probably the one that causes the

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  • March 25, 2026
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The Lower Esophageal Sphincter Explained: The Valve at the Center of Acid Reflux

If you have ever read anything about acid reflux or GERD, you have probably come across the term lower esophageal

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  • March 24, 2026
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GERD vs Peptic Ulcer: How to Tell the Difference

There is a moment that many people with upper digestive discomfort eventually reach. The burning is happening too often to

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  • March 23, 2026
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GERD and Sleep: Why Nighttime Reflux Is More Dangerous Than Daytime Reflux

Most people with GERD notice their symptoms most acutely after meals. The burning sensation after dinner, the discomfort on the

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  • March 21, 2026
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8 Foods That Trigger Acid Reflux — And 3 That Probably Don’t

You have probably seen the lists. No coffee. No chocolate. No tomatoes. No citrus. No spicy food. Avoid mint. Avoid

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  • March 21, 2026
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GERD and Acid Reflux Explained: What’s Actually Happening in Your Gut

Introduction You finish dinner, settle onto the couch, and then it starts. A burning sensation rising from your chest toward

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  • March 13, 2026
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Hypertension and Heart Disease: How High Blood Pressure Damages the Heart Over Time

High blood pressure and heart disease don’t just happen to occur together. One causes the other – and over time,

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  • March 10, 2026
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Hypertension and Kidney Health: The Two-Way Relationship That Makes Both Conditions Worse

Hypertension and kidney disease have one of the most clinically important relationships in medicine – and it runs in both

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