Drinking coffee on an empty stomach may raise the risk of increased stomach acidity and gastrointestinal discomfort. It may also affect hormone levels.

If you have GERD – aka acid reflux – you know how downright nasty it can be and how difficult it is to tie directly to a particular food or beverage. But, research shows that while “hot brewed” coffee ...

Making a choice between cold brew and regular iced coffee in the morning may seem relatively pointless. After all, aren’t they both coffee at the end of the day? One is made using hot water, and the ...

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Certain foods are known to trigger heartburn. But when it seems everything causes that burning pain, it's time for a specialist, not just the antacids. A local man ...

Some sources discourage drinking coffee within hours of waking up, saying coffee gives you acid reflux or heartburn and triggers the release of the stress hormone cortisol ...

Harvard gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi reveals coffee's health impacts depend on consumption timing and pairings.

If you’ve ever felt like your chest is on fire after a meal, you’re no stranger to acid reflux. While experiencing occasional reflux is normal, recurrent acid reflux is not. And it may lead to other ...