06 Sep
Regular use of CPAP machine helps relieve nighttime heartburn and other respiratory symptoms that cause suffering for many sleep apnea patients, researchers say.
11 Aug
In a new study, people who took acid reflux drugs for more than 4.4 years were significantly more likely to develop dementia in later life.
People taking heartburn meds have a higher risk of migraines and other types of severe headaches, a new study warns.
All classes of acid-reducing drugs -- proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, and even antacids -- appear to promote an increased risk of migraine and headac...
Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.
In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condition, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
That's why it is provid...
FRIDAY, Sept 15, 2023 (HealthDay News)— Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD, do not have a higher risk for developing cancer of the esophagus.
“Previous studies have shown that individ...
A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can relieve not only sleep apnea but the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompanies it, a new study finds.
People who suffer from sleep apnea are three times more likely to develop acid reflux than those who ...
Older adults who use certain heartburn medications for years may have a heightened risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests.
The study, published Aug. 9 in the journal Neurology, is the latest to point to potential hazards from prolonged use of medicati...
Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause, but a new study review suggests hormone therapy may increase a woman's risk for developing heartburn.
Women who take or have ever taken hormones are at ...
If you have frequent heartburn or think you may have acid reflux disease, see an expert before you suffer serious complications, one expert warns.
"Gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD] is when you get acid and chemical damage to the lining of the esophagus," said
Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it.
"Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into the esophagus, or gullet, which is much less resistant to acid," said Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic ...
While they're helping to ease reflux, some heartburn drugs may also be reducing the severity of gum disease, new research suggests.
For the study, researchers assessed probing depth in the gums (the gap between teeth and gums) in more than 1,000 patients with gum disease...
When young women land in the emergency room with chest pain, they wait longer and get less treatment than their male counterparts, a preliminary study finds.
Using a federal survey of U.S. hospitals, researchers found that younger women with chest pain were treated less ...
People with chronic heartburn may face increased risks of several rare types of cancer, a large U.S. government study shows.
Researchers found that among more than 490,000 Americans aged 50 and up, those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) had about twice the ris...
For some people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as chronic heartburn, a switch to a healthier lifestyle could offer real relief from symptoms,.
New research shows that following a five-step plan -- not smoking, eating well, exercising, limiting co...
Often-used drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) ease heartburn symptoms, but a new study suggests they might also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Chinese researchers drew on information from studies of more than 200,000 U.S. health care professionals and...
All versions of the heartburn drug Zantac (ranitidine) have been pulled from the U.S. market due to possible contamination with a probable cancer-causing chemical, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
This is the latest step in an ongoing investigati...
Common heartburn meds may foster the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut, a new research review suggests.
In an analysis of 12 past studies, researchers found that, overall, the evidence supports a link: People who use acid-suppressing medications -- p...
Heartburn. Millions of people suffer from it. But what exactly is it and, most important, could it actually be something serious?
Heartburn got its name from the burning sensation you get when acid that rises up from the stomach burns the esophagus, which is located ...
The turkey, stuffing, cranberries, green bean casserole and mashed potatoes on the Thanksgiving table may look tempting, but if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) you should proceed with caution, experts say.
GERD is often called chronic heartburn or aci...
If you're one of the millions who rely on medications known as proton pump inhibitors for relief from heartburn, you may be at higher risk of illness from a stomach bug, new research suggests.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) include medications such as Nexium, Prevaci...
For people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that doesn't respond to the usual treatments, a complex surgery may help, a new study finds.
In carefully selected patients, the surgery provided much more relief than two different types of medication treatment...
Novartis, the maker of a generic form of the popular heartburn drug Zantac, said Wednesday it will cease distribution of the medicine after investigations suggested that generic and branded versions contain a known carcinogen.
A distribution halt is not the same as a...
A substance that could cause cancer has been found in some ranitidine heartburn and ulcer medicines, including the brand-name drug Zantac, and the source of this contamination is being investigated, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
While preliminary tests ...
There are numerous drugs to treat digestive woes caused by heartburn or stomach ulcers. But solving one health problem may be causing another.
New research from Austria found that people who use drugs that suppress stomach acid were almost twice as likely to need dru...
People who use common heartburn drugs for months to years may face heightened risks of dying from heart disease, kidney failure or stomach cancer, a new study suggests.
The study included more than 200,000 U.S. veterans. It's the latest to raise concerns over drugs c...
With so many heartburn medications available over the counter, it might be surprising to learn that heartburn itself isn't a health condition, but rather a symptom of something else.
First, be sure to distinguish it from indigestion, which is primarily an uncomfortab...
Just because a medication is available over the counter doesn't mean it won't have side effects or pose other dangers. One example is PPIs, a popular type of heartburn medication that can harm the kidneys, especially when taken long-term.
Heartburn is the result of s...