How to get rid of acid reflux in your throat
ACID REFLUX is a common but unpleasant problem that comes and goes depending on a number of factors. Here's how to get rid of acid reflux in your throat. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Heartburn Raises Odds for Esophageal, Larynx Cancers
Researchers found that those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) had about twice the risk of developing cancers of the esophagus or larynx. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

GERD Linked to Squamous Cell Cancers of Larynx, Esophagus
MONDAY, Feb. 22, 2021 -- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) appears to be associated with an increased risk for squamous cell cancers of the larynx and esophagus, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in Cancer. Shao-Ming Wang, Ph.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 22, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Acid reflux disease may increase risk of cancers of the larynx and esophagus
(Wiley) Results from a large prospective study indicate that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which also causes heartburn symptoms, is linked with higher risks of various cancers of the larynx (or voice box) and esophagus. The study is published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 22, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Lifestyle Factors Linked to GERD Risk in Women
TUESDAY, Jan. 5, 2021 -- Adherence to five lifestyle factors is associated with a decreased risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, according to a research letter published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Raaj S. Mehta,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 5, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

5-Step'Healthy Living' Plan May Ease Chronic Heartburn
TUESDAY, Jan. 5, 2021 -- 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 --... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 5, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Diet and lifestyle guidelines can greatly reduce gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms
(Massachusetts General Hospital) Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common condition affecting 30% of the US population and often controlled with medication. While doctors commonly recommend specific dietary and lifestyle changes to control symptoms, there is little evidence about their effectiveness. Results of a large-scale study suggest such changes, including regular exercise, can reduce symptoms substantially. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 5, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Lifestyle choices can reduce risk for heartburn, study finds
Women who make healthy lifestyle choices, including keeping off excess body weight, can significantly reduce their risk for developing acid reflux, or heartburn, symptoms, a study published Monday by JAMA Internal Medici (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Scar-free operation could banish acid reflux for good
The 60-minute operation, which could be available to NHS patients in the UK as early as next year, closes gaps between the oesophagus and the stomach. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 26, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How Does Acid Reflux Make You Feel? 10 Common Symptoms
Title: How Does Acid Reflux Make You Feel? 10 Common SymptomsCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/22/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/22/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - December 22, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

For a Nation on Edge, Antacids Become Hard to Find
Queasy Americans, fighting upset stomachs and worries about the pandemic, have stocked up on prescription and over-the-counter medications, making them scarce in some parts of the country. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Julie Creswell Tags: Johnson & GlaxoSmithKline PLC Wegmans Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Heartburn Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Stockpiling Gastroesophageal Reflux (Acid Reflux) pepcid antacid tums Source Type: news

Stomach cancer: Indigestion and acid reflux symptoms could be warning signs
STOMACH cancer: With the Christmas season upon us, so is the start of overindulgence. It's normal for a person to feel slight discomfort after a particular meal or drink, however large levels of discomfort which persists and causes acid reflux could spell something far more dangerous. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 24, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Study identifies gene variants to help personalize treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis
(Nemours) A group of three gene variants, commonly inherited together, may provide clues to more successful treatment of pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammation of the food pipe often confused with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A new study, led by researchers from Nemours Children's Health System and published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, identifies genetic variants that help predict which children with EoE may not respond to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication therapy as a long-term solution. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - October 15, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

People who regularly use acid reflux drugs are 24% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
A new study from The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University found that regular PPI-use was linked to a 24% increased risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 28, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How Can I Relieve Acid Reflux
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - September 23, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news