Going on a crash diet? It could leave you with agonising gallstones
Jo Lisgo was pregnant with her first child when what began as heartburn escalated into something that now, as a mother of two, she says felt even more painful than childbirth. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Could Your Indigestion Be GERD?
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 -- 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... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 24, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Heartburn symptoms: Six signs of heartburn and acid reflux - what are the causes?
HEARTBURN and acid reflux are very common and often occur during the festive period after overindulging in food and drink. But how do you know if you have it so you can treat it and prevent it happening in the future? There are six signs to look out for. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Regulators in Canada, Europe and U.S. probe diabetes drug metformin for carcinogen NDMA
Health Canada and FDA aware some metformin diabetes medicines in other countries were reported to have low levels of NDMA, a cancer-causing chemical that prompted a recall of a commonly used heartburn medication this year. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - December 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
The Big Number: 60 million Americans suffer from heartburn at least once month
The chest discomfort or burning happens when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Numerous foods, drinks can cause it. Lifestyle changes and OTC drugs can help. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 2, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Linda Searing Source Type: news
The Big Number: 60 million Americans suffer from heartburn at least once a month
The chest discomfort or burning happens when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Numerous foods, drinks can cause it. Lifestyle changes and OTC drugs can help. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 2, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Linda Searing Source Type: news
High street heartburn drugs 'could make people 80% more likely to get stomach bugs'
In a study of 900,000 people, scientists from Sorbonne University in Paris found those who took the acid-reflux medications were 80 per cent more likely to develop acute gastroenteritis. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 28, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Got Chronic Heartburn? Easy Does It During the Thanksgiving Feast
THURSDAY, Nov. 28, 2019 -- 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... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 28, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Popular Heartburn Drugs May Up Odds of Stomach Bug
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2019 -- 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... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Sainsbury's, Tesco and ASDA recall heartburn and indigestion drugs over contamination fears
The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency today announced the supermarket products were among 13 new additions to a months-long string of recalls. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 21, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tanzania: Tanzania Agency Bans Heartburn Medications
[Citizen] TMDA acting director general Akida Khea speaking during the past event. Photo |File (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 21, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Tanzania: Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority Bans Heartburn Medications Over Cancer Risk
[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -All patients taking heartburn drugs with the active ingredient ranitidine must stop their course of treatment and report to a nearby health facility after authorities raised concern about the safety of the drugs. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 21, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Two more UK companies recall their versions of Zantac heartburn drug
UK-based companies Creo Pharma and Tillomed Laboratories are the latest firms to recall generic versions of Zantac because of a 'probably carcinogenic' chemical, N-nitrosodimethylamine. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA Downplays Risks From Already Recalled Heartburn Drug Zantac FDA Downplays Risks From Already Recalled Heartburn Drug Zantac
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday downplayed the risk from contamination of the already recalled popular heartburn drug Zantac, and said its tests suggest it does not cause carcinogens to form in patients.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Zantac does not form impurity in users, FDA says
As part of its investigation into an impurity found in heartburn medication Zantac OTC, the US Food and Drug Administration has found levels of the impurity "similar to the levels you would expect to be exposed to if you ate common foods like grilled or smoked meats." (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - November 2, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
