Characters like Gerd and Goldberg have been introduced before, appearing in past cover stories and events in the series.

If you’re considering losing weight to help with symptoms of GERD, talk with a doctor about a plan. You might also experience heartburn and possible GERD development during pregnancy.

Dr. Harvey Tatum with the Utica Park Clinic joined News On 6 at 4 p.m. to discuss treating GERD, and ways to avoid it.

If the thought of creating a unique meal plan causes heartburn, allow us to help turn down the heat (and pressure on you).