Heartburn isn’t always a dire health matter, but if stomach acid repeatedly enters the esophagus, it can lead to a more serious condition and possibly cancer.

Some conditions that babies can develop soon after birth may be very rare but require surgery. It can be helpful to know what might increase the risks for these conditions.

Toothaches should be examined by your dentist, but sometimes the pain is so strong that you may want temporary relief before your appointment. A new study proved that benzocaine gels can help.

Taking care of a child with ADHD can present various challenges. And one of those challenges could be related to bathroom trips.

Certain gastrointestinal disorders are difficult to diagnose, but a new development might help bring a little more certainty to the process.

Staying physically active isn’t just about weight control anymore. No, being physically fit is increasingly seen as a way to stave off serious illness – including some types of cancer.

It's not unusual for some children to experience stomach pains for no apparent reason. This pain usually goes away on its own. But a little mind over matter might help too.

Studies have shown a link between gum disease and heart disease; both are driven by inflammation. Now it seems that link also may extend to treatments for heart problems — statins, which lower cholesterol, may help reduce gum inflammation.

While surgery can solve some potentially serious problems, it can also be a painful process to recover from. After surgery to remove tonsils, patients are likely to receive pain medications. But they may not have to turn to strong prescription drugs to relieve their pain.

Some surgeries on the abdomen are prone to the "weekend effect," where complications and illnesses occur more often when procedures are done on Saturday and Sunday compared to the rest of the week. Appendix removal, however, may not be a part of that effect.