By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) — People who suffer from frequent heartburn may be at increased risk for cancers of the throat and vocal cords even if they don’t smoke or drink alcohol, a new study says.
Interestingly, common over-the-counter antacids seemed to protect against these cancers while prescription medications such as Prilosec, [...]
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Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study
May 23, 2013
Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn
May 20, 2013
By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) — Obese and overweight men and women who suffer from heartburn often report relief when they lose weight, a new study shows.
The researchers tracked the effects of weight loss over a year in patients who had a persistent form of heartburn known as gastroesophageal reflux, or GERD.
“If [...]
Heartburn Meds May Often Be Taken for Too Long, at Too-High Doses
February 22, 2013
FRIDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) — U.S. veterans with chronic heartburn are often prescribed higher-than-recommended doses of medicines to control the condition and many are kept on the drugs far too long, according to a new study.
Researchers looked at 1,600 veterans who were diagnosed with chronic heartburn — also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) [...]
Magnetic Implant May Ease Chronic Acid Reflux
February 20, 2013
By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) — An implanted magnetic device could offer a new treatment option for people with chronic heartburn that is not controlled with medication, a small study suggests.
The study, reported in the Feb. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, tested a newer approach to taming stubborn [...]
New Guidelines Urge Limiting Endoscopy for GERD
December 4, 2012
By Carina StorrsHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) — Heartburn can usually be diagnosed and managed without the use of an invasive procedure called an upper endoscopy, according to new recommendations for doctors.
Many physicians perform upper endoscopies to screen people who have had long-term heartburn for cancer of the esophagus because heartburn, also known as [...]
GERD Awareness Week: 10 Heartburn Prevention Tips
November 22, 2012
It’s Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week, and the timing couldn’t be better. The most common symptom of GERD is chronic heartburn, and one of the biggest triggers of acid reflux is–you guessed it–overeating.
Stimulation Device for Esophagus Might Ease GERD Symptoms
October 23, 2012
By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthDay News) — Electric stimulation of the esophagus shows promise as a novel way to provide symptom relief for patients struggling with chronic gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), three new studies suggest.
The device’s effectiveness, which was tested in very small groups of patients, was measured by two independent study teams — [...]
New Device Approved for Lingering GERD
March 23, 2012
FRIDAY, March 23 (HealthDay News) — The LINX Reflux Management System has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who continue to have chronic symptoms, despite taking maximum medication and making recommended lifestyle changes.
GERD occurs when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus, causing heartburn [...]
Chronic Heartburn a Growing Problem in U.S.
January 5, 2012
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) — Heartburn and acid reflux strike many people as an annoying and painful but ultimately harmless problem — a result of overindulgence and gluttony that must be endured, much like a hangover after a night of drinking.
But frequent bouts of heartburn and reflux constitute a real medical [...]
Endometriosis Tied to Higher Risk of Crohn's, Colitis
December 19, 2011
By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) — Women with endometriosis may be up to 80 percent more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis compared to women without the uterine disorder, according to a new long-term study.
Endometriosis occurs when the uterine lining — the [...]
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