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    Researcher studying probiotics to fight acid reflux and esophageal cancer

    2026-06-04T10:23:00Z

    Patients with acid reflux, which occurs when stomach acid pushes up into the esophagus, know the symptoms all too well: heartburn, belching, chest pain and trouble swallowing. Acid reflux also increases the risk of esophageal cancer, but researchers are investigating how a simple probiotic could treat and prevent both conditions.