Could losing weight help with heartburn?
Could losing weight help with heartburn?
Heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common digestive disease that happens when your stomach acids flow back into your esophagus. Michael Roizen, MD, explains how losing weight can cut symptoms or even cure GERD.
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