It is a widely-held belief that the cure to all tummy troubles is a favorite carbonated drink. But does ginger ale really help with nausea? Or is it all just a collectively-shared placebo effect?

We put it to the experts. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: What’s the science on ginger as a treatment for nausea and other stomach woes, and what is ...

Candied ginger chews and lozenges are popular carry-ons in cases of motion and sea sickness. But does it actually work? Gastroenterologist Ali Rezaie says there’s some evidence that ginger mitigates ...

Ginger ale is a popular, sweet beverage made from carbonated water, sweeteners, and ginger. Ginger is a spice with several possible health benefits, including soothing an upset stomach. Drinking ...

There is evidence that when taken with standard anti-nausea medications, ginger may be helpful in further reducing or eliminating nausea and vomiting during and after chemotherapy treatments. Results ...

Ginger also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may help protect against gastrointestinal irritation ...

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