New Report Details 9/11 Health Effects on FDNY Firefighters
A recent report from the Fire Department of New York World Trade Center Health Program outlines the 9/11-related health effects firefighters are dealing with 20 years later. Approximately 410,000 first responders spent the days and weeks after 9/11 inhaling toxic materials as they helped save lives from the collapse of the Twin Towers. Almost 3,000 people died on Sept. 11, 2001, but in the 20 years since, another 4,343 survivors have died due to related health effects. FDNY has felt the impact of delayed illness, as well. While 343 FDNY firefighters died on 9/11, another 254 have died since then from 9/11-related dis...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - September 9, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fran Mannino Source Type: news

Tegoprazan vs. Placebo in Non-erosive Reflux Disease Tegoprazan vs. Placebo in Non-erosive Reflux Disease
Is tegoprazan, a novel, long-acting potassium-competitive acid blocker, superior to placebo in patients with non-erosive reflux disease?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

5 Diet and Lifestyle Measures to Ward Off Heartburn
Taking steps to combat acid reflux can help minimize the use of potentially dangerous drugs. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jane E. Brody Tags: Gastroesophageal Reflux (Acid Reflux) Heartburn Content Type: Service Diet and Nutrition Obesity Weight Exercise Smoking and Tobacco Source Type: news

When is a cough a sign of acid reflux? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions
DR MARTIN SCURR: A permanent cough is uncomfortable and irritating - more so now, during the Covid pandemic, than ever before. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Why you might be able to stay on HRT for the rest of your life, writes DR PHILIPPA KAYE
DR PHILIPPA KAYE: Recently I've written about potential downsides of staying on some common medications for too long - such as aspirin, certain acid reflux drugs and even antidepressants. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Prebiotic in Development Shows Promise for Reducing GERD Symptoms Prebiotic in Development Shows Promise for Reducing GERD Symptoms
Researchers are investigating a novel prebiotic that decreases the proportion of harmful bacteria in the distal esophagus for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - May 26, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

GERD (Acid Reflux) in Infants and Children
Title: GERD (Acid Reflux) in Infants and ChildrenCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 1/31/2005 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/25/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - May 25, 2021 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Risk Factors for Barrett's Esophagus in Individuals With GERD Risk Factors for Barrett's Esophagus in Individuals With GERD
Which potential risk factors might contribute to the development of Barrett ' s esophagus in individuals with gastro-esophageal reflux symptoms?Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Zantac (Famotidine) - updated on RxList
Zantac (famotidine) is used to treat acid reflux disease, or GERD. Learn side effects, dosage, drug interactions, warnings, patient labeling, reviews, and more. (Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - May 5, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Can you use baking powder for heartburn? Four health benefits and three drawbacks
HEARTBURN, otherwise known as acid reflux or GERD, is an unpleasant condition caused when stomach acids flood the oesophagus. Can you use baking powder to relieve heartburn, and what other health uses does it have? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How to stop acid reflux at night - the 5 steps to short and long-term relief
ACID REFLUX is a harmless but uncomfortable experience, especially unwelcome when people try to sleep or relax. How do you stop acid reflux at night? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 29, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

AHA News: Misdiagnosed With Acid Reflux and Anxiety, Her Heart's Arteries Were Blocked
Title: AHA News: Misdiagnosed With Acid Reflux and Anxiety, Her Heart ' s Arteries Were BlockedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/28/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/29/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Heart General)
Source: MedicineNet Heart General - April 29, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

AHA News: Misdiagnosed With Acid Reflux and Anxiety, Her Heart's Arteries Were Blocked
WEDNESDAY, April 28, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Walking briskly up a steep hill to pick up her daughter from school, Katrien Lim ón felt a pain in her chest. " Like I had the worst acid reflux of my life, " she said. Katrien, who lives... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 28, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Bedtime Soon After Meals Raises Reflux Risk in Pregnancy Bedtime Soon After Meals Raises Reflux Risk in Pregnancy
A simple dietary modification could obviate the need for pharmacologic treatment of GERD in some women.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - April 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Adherence to Antireflux Lifestyle Factors Shows Benefit in Women Adherence to Antireflux Lifestyle Factors Shows Benefit in Women
Antireflux lifestyle factors may significantly reduce the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to an analysis involving almost 43,000 women.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 22, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news