The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the tissue in your lower esophagus becomes damaged. It starts to resemble the tissue in ...

The esophageal sphincters are bands of muscles at the top and bottom of the esophagus — the muscular tube that passes food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal sphincters open and close ...

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the process that drives Barrett’s esophagus formation. This condition affects the ...

People with chronic heartburn may have gastroesophageal reflux disease. This can develop into a condition called Barrett’s esophagus, which increases the risk of esophageal cancer. Barrett’s esophagus ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Transnasal esophagoscopy (TNE) is a test that helps doctors look into the esophagus and stomach. It involves passing a thin tube through the nose and down the back of the throat. A TNE allows doctors ...

Newswise– Patients with Type 2 Diabetes may face an increased risk for Barrett’s Esophagus (BE), regardless of other risk factors including smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity and gastroesophageal ...