Approximately 10 percent of the general population take a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug to block stomach acid secretions and relieve symptoms of frequent heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal ...

What are retinols, retinoids and acids and how should they be used for an optimal anti-aging routine? The debate is real, and it seems every civilian skincare ‘expert’ has a different take. Can they ...

Welcome to science world. Now everyone loves a wee bag of chips, don’t they? Maybe a wee pasty or a battered sausage and if you’ve any sense you’ll cover it in a bit of vinegar. But did you know that ...

Different types of saturated fatty acids are classified as saturated fats. Though saturated fats may increase your risk for heart disease, they are not as unhealthy as once thought. The health effects ...

Acids are chemical compounds that will ionize in water having a hydrogen ion (H+) active greater than that of water. Acids can give up a proton and they are of two types, it is strong acids and weak ...

Maybe it’s the middle of the night, you wake up coughing, choking. Or perhaps you are at work, you have a big, greasy meal for lunch, and all of a sudden you feel a burning, stabbing, incessant pain ...

If you've ever had indigestion or burning pain in your chest or belly, you might wonder if it’s just common acid reflux or something more serious like stomach cancer. While some symptoms can overlap, ...

It’s not uncommon to experience heartburn after a meal. Your chest tightens, your throat burns, and maybe you can still taste that spicy food you just ate. But when your heartburn is recurrent—and ...