The FDA has approved vonoprazan (Voquezna), a new daily treatment for heartburn associated with GERD in adults. andreswd/Getty Images Adults with a certain type of heartburn now have another option ... Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest.

Understanding the Context

Heartburn for multiple days in a row can result from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a hiatal hernia, Barrett’s esophagus, or esophageal cancer. A lingering cough isn't always a lung issue. Learn how acid reflux (GERD) triggers chronic coughing and what you can do to find relief. ’Tis the season for heartburn.

Key Insights

Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees ... Occasional heartburn is normal, but frequent symptoms could signal a chronic condition that needs medical attention. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing ...

Final Thoughts

The Post-Crescent: Living with GERD as a food reporter, I need to make better food choices when not eating for work I had just finished my second Filet-O-Fish sandwich from a gas station McDonald's when the heartburn erupted. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know you expect better food choices from a food and drink reporter. In ...