A new study from Saint Louis University reveals that individuals with frequent heartburn—clinically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—have a higher chance of being diagnosed with alcohol use disorder within two years. Researchers are urging primary care providers to screen GERD patients for alcohol misuse during routine visits./-img/-newsfeeds/newsfeed-slu.svg10/22/2025Saint Louis University School of Medicinenewsfeed