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esophagus

Patient Story

An offering of hope

After a longtime battle against a rare disorder of the esophagus, Maggie Campbell underwent a life-altering surgery.

‘A brand-new man’

With an assist from robotic surgery, doctors help a Michigan man overcome decades of gastroesophageal pain.

When your heart’s on fire

Is it just heartburn? Or something more serious? The answers to 5 simple questions can help you tell.

More than heartburn?

If you're battling a serious case of acid reflux, talk with your doctor.

Terrible acid reflux? Consider surgery

For the right candidate, this procedure may be more effective than medication.

Allergies linked to heartburn meds

New research shows people who use antacid drugs are almost twice as likely to need allergy medications.

Top 10 ways to prevent GERD

If you’re willing to make a few healthy lifestyle changes, it is possible.

When gut bugs go rogue

Study suggests some heartburn meds can actually increase a person's risk of developing two potentially serious stomach infections.

Researchers suspect cancer, obesity link

People who stay slim throughout life may reduce the likelihood of developing cancer.

Your digestive system, from beginning … to end

5 steps from your mouth to, well, you know.