If you’re recently found out that you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, you likely have a million questions. GERD is a disease that occurs when stomach acid flows back up into your esophagus. This happens when a ring of muscle between your esophagus and stomach, known as the LES (lower esophageal sphincter), doesn’t work […]

The symptoms of heartburn and an actual heart attack can be alarmingly similar. In fact, even doctors themselves frequently have trouble distinguishing between the two. So, what is the difference between a heart attack and a case of heartburn? What symptoms might mean something dangerous is going on? Let’s take a look below: What are […]