Swallowing is so fundamental to everyday life that when the proverbial frog in your throat rears its head, it can feel ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The odd swallowing mishap from time to time is generally nothing to worry about. It may happen when you talk or laugh while eating ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Xavier Lorenzo / Getty Images The odd swallowing mishap from time to time is generally nothing to worry about. It may happen when ...

Health experts say dysphagia can stem from reflux, inflammation or structural issues, and testing may help pinpoint treatable causes.

An older adult’s swallowing function is associated with lower social interaction levels, a new study finds. People with swallowing problems who lived at home laughed less than those without swallowing ...

There are many potential reasons for difficulty swallowing. These include acid reflux that leads to irritation of the food pipe (esophagus), different kinds of tumors or scarring of the food pipe, and ...

Swallowing difficulty serves as a significant predictor of frailty progression in older adults, according to new research following nearly 800 community-dwelling Japanese seniors over two years. The ...

You probably don’t think too much about eating. You pop something in your mouth, chew it up and swallow it. But, sometimes, what you eat may seem like it won’t go down, or it feels like it’s stuck in ...

Although chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) primarily affects your ability to breathe, it can also have a negative impact on your ability to swallow. Difficulty swallowing is known as ...

Learn about the triggers and treatments for excessive burping, including diet, hiatal hernias, and gastric ulcers. Plus, how ...

Even over-the-counter so-called natural products, such as dietary supplements and vitamins, can cause problems. Caffeine ...