Disorders like esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease are difficult to treat without properly understanding the esophagus’s mechanical properties. The findings establish a baseline for ...

Esophageal cancer is a tumor that forms inside the esophagus. This tube starts in the back of the throat, goes through the neck and connects with the stomach in the abdomen. The wall of the esophagus ...

Dear Dr. Roach: For years, my 80-year-old aunt has been suffering from profound reflux problems that result in vomiting. Her esophagus was surgically detached from her stomach for over a year. Now ...

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...

WASHINGTON — Chronic heartburn is a daily acid bath for the esophagus, and complications from it are on the rise. New government figures show a worrisome increase in esophagus disorders from severe ...

ProPhase Labs announces BE-Smart's validation for esophageal disease diagnostics, achieving over 95% success in detecting critical biomarkers. ProPhase Labs Inc. announced the successful validation of ...

A person with bulimia nervosa may regularly induce vomiting after eating. Doctors refer to this practice as purging. Purging behavior in bulimia may increase a person’s risk of esophageal cancer.

Feeling a sharp pain in your throat or chest right after swallowing a pill? You’re not alone — many people get sudden burning or discomfort when a tablet or capsule lodges in the esophagus and ...