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06 Sep
Sleep Apnea Treatment May Also Relieve Nighttime Heartburn, Study Finds
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
Popular Heartburn Drugs May Raise Dementia Risk
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.
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Could Heartburn Meds Raise Your Migraine Risk?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2024
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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...
Got GERD? Eat This Way to Help Avoid Symptoms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 24, 2023
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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...
Folks With Chronic Reflux Face No Higher Risk for Esophageal Cancer
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2023
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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...
CPAP Device for Sleep Apnea Might Also Ease Chronic Cough, Heartburn
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2023
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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 ...
Could Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 10, 2023
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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...
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Raise a Woman's Risk for Chronic Reflux
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 3, 2023
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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 ...
Don't Ignore Your Acid Reflux, Expert Warns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2023
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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
Don't Let Heartburn Ruin Your Holiday Feast
- December 18, 2021
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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 ...
Heartburn Meds Might Be Good for Your Gums
- Robert Preidt
- October 19, 2021
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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...
Women Get Help Later Than Men When Heart Attack Strikes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2021
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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 ...
Chronic Heartburn Raises Odds for Cancers of Larynx, Esophagus
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2021
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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...
5-Step 'Healthy Living' Plan May Ease Chronic Heartburn
- Steven Reinberg
- January 5, 2021
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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...
Common Heartburn Meds Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk
- Serena Gordon
- October 2, 2020
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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...
FDA Pulls Heartburn Drug Zantac From Market
- Robert Preidt
- April 1, 2020
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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...
Could Heartburn Meds Spur Growth of Drug-Resistant Germs in Your Gut?
- Amy Norton
- February 25, 2020
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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...
Could Your Indigestion Be GERD?
- Len Canter
- December 24, 2019
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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 ...
Got Chronic Heartburn? Easy Does It During the Thanksgiving Feast
- Robert Preidt
- November 28, 2019
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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...
Popular Heartburn Drugs May Up Odds of Stomach Bug
- Serena Gordon
- November 27, 2019
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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...
Surgery Helps Tough-to-Treat Acid Reflux
- Serena Gordon
- October 17, 2019
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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...
Maker Halts Distribution of Generic Zantac Due to Possible Carcinogen
- Robert Preidt
- September 19, 2019
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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...
Heartburn Drug Zantac May Contain Small Amounts of Known Carcinogen, FDA Says
- Robert Preidt
- September 13, 2019
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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 ...
Heartburn Drugs Might Bring Allergy Woes
- Serena Gordon
- July 30, 2019
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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...
Heartburn Drugs Again Tied to Fatal Risks
- Amy Norton
- June 6, 2019
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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...
Is It Heartburn or Something Else?
- Len Canter
- April 4, 2019
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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...
Connecting the Dots Between Heartburn Drugs and Kidney Damage
- Len Canter
- January 24, 2019
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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...