Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is very common in the United States, affecting up to 27.8% of the population. Studies have suggested a possible link between GERD and cancers of the larynx and...

Serotonin can reduce the severity of infections caused by the bacterium E. coli O157, a common cause of food poisoning. This raises the intriguing possibility that doctors could use drugs that boost serotonin...