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Q: Is there anything I can do to address my frequent heartburn besides medications? A: Lauren McAvoy, a dietetic intern at the Frances Stern Nutrition Center, answers: “Heartburn is quite common among adults in the United States. The most common symptom is a pain or burning sensation at the base of the breastbone, usually after eating, […]