Feeling the burn? That painful sensation in your chest or throat -- acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease when ongoing and disruptive -- isn't intractable. Lifestyle and dietary tweaks can ...

That burning sensation creeping up your throat after a meal. The uncomfortable pressure building behind your sternum. The sour taste that suddenly appears in your mouth. If you’re one of the millions ...

ORLANDO (Reuters Health) -- Researchers say smacking on a piece of gum for about a half-hour after each meal can give some relief from acid reflux. A study found that post-meal gum chewing appeared to ...

We all know that burning sensation in the chest after a heavy meal, the one that makes you reach for a glass of water and regret that extra bite. That’s acid reflux, and when it keeps happening often, ...

It may sound too good to be true: One simple, science-backed remedy for anxiety is chewing gum. (And, no, I don't work for a gum company!) Chewing gum is generally good for your health, if you stick ...

Sugar-free chewing is effective in preventing tooth decay with its effects being similar to mouth wash and toothpaste that contains fluoride; chewing on a sugarless gum after a meal can keep tooth ...

You’ve spent good money on organic produce, grass-fed meats, and probiotic-rich foods. You’ve ditched the processed junk, maybe even gone gluten-free or tried the latest gut-healing diet. Yet somehow, ...

Speaking, singing, coughing, laughing, yelling, yawning, chewing—we use our jaws for many purposes. Each action requires a complex coordination of muscles whose activity is managed by neurons in the ...