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		<title><![CDATA[Chronic Heartburn a Growing Problem in U.S.]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2012/01/05/chronic-heartburn-a-growing-problem-in-u-s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) &#8212; Heartburn and acid reflux strike many people as an annoying and painful but ultimately harmless problem &#8212; 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 [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=52806&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Endometriosis Tied to Higher Risk of Crohn&#8217;s, Colitis]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/12/19/endometriosis-tied-to-higher-risk-of-crohns-colitis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Inflammatory Bowel Disease]]></category>
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By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) &#8212; Women with endometriosis may be up to 80 percent more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn&#8217;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 &#8212; the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=52525&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Holiday Foods May Trigger GERD Symptoms]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/11/20/holiday-foods-may-trigger-gerd-symptoms/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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SUNDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) &#8212; Holiday foods and feasts can cause trouble for the estimated 30 million Americans with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but there are things they can do to be comfortable and symptom-free, experts advise.
GERD occurs when a faulty valve between the stomach and esophagus allows stomach contents to flow back into [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=51291&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[&#8216;Fecal Transplants&#8217; Show Promise for Gastrointestinal Ills]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/11/01/fecal-transplants-show-promise-for-gastrointestinal-ills/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[GERD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inflammatory Bowel Disease]]></category>

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By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) &#8212; They sound disgusting, but doctors say &#8220;fecal transplants&#8221; &#8212; once shunned by the medical establishment &#8212; are proving useful against a range of gastrointestinal ailments, new research says.
Presenting at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting in Washington, D.C., researchers report that the therapy can ease [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=50748&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Stress, Dust of 9/11 Linked to Acid Reflux]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/09/07/9-11-acid-reflux/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Hainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[People exposed to the terror and dust of the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center have higher rates of asthma and post-traumatic stress than those who were further away from Ground Zero. But they also have high rates of a less obvious health problem: heartburn.
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		<title><![CDATA[Toxic After-Effects Still Haunt 9/11 Responders]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/09/07/toxic-after-effects-still-haunt-911-responders/</link>
		<comments>http://news.health.com/2011/09/07/toxic-after-effects-still-haunt-911-responders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chronic Pain]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GERD]]></category>
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By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7 (HealthDay News) &#8212; Sean Callan, a stone mason in New York City, was working just seven blocks from the World Trade Center when he heard the explosion of the first plane hitting the North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001. 


He and other workers dropped their tools and raced toward [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=49029&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Gluten-Free Set This Boy Free]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/08/19/gluten-free-set-this-boy-free/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[GERD]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) &#8212; At 3 years of age, Pablo Douros was a sick little boy.
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter
He had quit growing. He also had frequent severe constipation, so much so that he suffered a rectal prolapse from straining, said his mother, Andrea Levario of Alexandria, Va.

Because of the prolapse, a condition in [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=48501&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease on the Rise in U.S.]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/08/19/celiac-disease-on-the-rise-in-u-s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) &#8212; Complaints of celiac disease are on the rise in the United States, with more and more people growing ill from exposure to products containing gluten.
Nearly five times as many people have celiac disease today than did during the 1950s, according to one recent study. Another report [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=48490&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Colon Cleansing Has No Health Benefit, May Harm: Report]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/08/01/colon-cleansing-has-no-health-benefit-may-harm-report/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:56:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mind and Body]]></category>

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MONDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) &#8212;  Despite the popularity of colon cleansing, there&#8217;s no evidence that the procedure &#8212; which can be done at home or in day spas &#8212; offers any health benefits, a new study finds.
However, colon cleansing can cause serious side effects ranging from vomiting to kidney failure and death, the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=47730&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Researchers Find 3 Genes Linked to Esophagus Disorders]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/07/26/researchers-find-3-genes-linked-to-esophagus-disorders/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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TUESDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) &#8212; Mutations in three genes have been found to be more common among people with disorders of the esophagus, including esophageal cancer and Barrett esophagus (a complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease), a new study shows.
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		<title><![CDATA[Pills, Surgery Both Effective for Chronic Reflux: Study]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/05/17/pills-surgery-both-effective-for-chronic-reflux-study/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 13:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) &#8212; Both surgery and popular medications such as Nexium, Prevacid or Prilosec can successfully treat the discomfort of chronic reflux, according to new research.
Millions of Americans experience what&#8217;s known formally as chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The condition is caused by acidic stomach contents washing up [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=45167&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kids&#8217; Birth Month Seems to Be Linked to Celiac Disease: Study]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/05/08/kids-birth-month-seems-to-be-linked-to-celiac-disease-study/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 15:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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SUNDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) &#8212; Celiac disease is more common among children born in the spring and summer months, according to a new study from the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children.
 The findings suggest that the higher incidence of this autoimmune disease may be related to a combination of seasonal and environmental factors. 

Celiac [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=44899&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[More People May Benefit From Going Gluten-Free]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2011/05/08/more-people-may-benefit-from-going-gluten-free/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 15:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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SUNDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) &#8212; People at risk for celiac disease ought to be screened for the disorder, even if they show no symptoms, a new study suggests.
Celiac disease is a disorder that causes digestive problems in the small intestine when the person consumes gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. The [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=44892&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease Seems to Be on the Rise, Mainly in Elderly: Study]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2010/09/27/celiac-disease-seems-to-be-on-the-rise-mainly-in-elderly-study/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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MONDAY, Sept. 27 (HealthDay News) &#8212; The autoimmune disorder known as celiac disease appears to be on the rise, particularly among elderly Americans, new research suggests.
Researchers from the United States and Italy uncovered evidence that overall incidence rates of the disease &#8212; marked by an intolerance to the protein gluten that is found in wheat, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=38954&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Muscle Tone May Play a Role in GERD]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2010/06/08/muscle-tone-may-play-a-role-in-gerd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nelson Alonso</dc:creator>
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MONDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) &#8212; Reduced muscle tone in the esophagus may be the cause of acid reflux disease, new research suggests.
Using molecular imaging, researchers examined the function of esophageal muscles in 49 people with suspected or confirmed gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), and found what they described as strong evidence that poor esophageal muscle [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=36298&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Are Too Many People Taking Heartburn Drugs?]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2010/05/10/heartburn-drugs-risks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 21:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Hainer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Too many people in the U.S. may be taking stomach-acid-suppressing drugs such as Nexium and Prevacid, new research suggests. The drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, help those with serious stomach and digestive problems, but the risks may outweigh the benefits for people with less serious conditions, experts say.
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		<title><![CDATA[Coming Soon: A Low-Heartburn Coffee?]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2010/03/22/coming-soon-low-heartburn-coffee/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timeinctemp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For millions of coffee-lovers with delicate stomachs, scientists may have found a way to enjoy an eye-opening cup of java without gastrointestinal discomfort.
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		<title><![CDATA[Heartburn Drug Kapidex Renamed to Dexilant]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2010/03/04/heartburn-drug-kapidex-renamed-dexilant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timeinctemp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kapidex (dexlansoprazole) has been given the new name Dexilant &#8212; so approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration — to avoid confusion with other drugs that have similar names.
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		<title><![CDATA[Alzheimer&#8217;s Drug Might Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2010/01/12/alzheimers-drug-might-help-prevent-esophageal-cancer/</link>
		<comments>http://news.health.com/2010/01/12/alzheimers-drug-might-help-prevent-esophageal-cancer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timeinctemp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An experimental Alzheimer&#8217;s drug may help prevent esophageal cancer, a new study shows.
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		<title><![CDATA[Zegerid OTC Approved for Frequent Heartburn]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/12/02/zegerid-otc-approved-frequent-heartburn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timeinctemp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Merck &#38; Co.&#8217;s Zegerid OTC (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat frequent heartburn, the company said Wednesday in a news release.
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		<title><![CDATA[How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs?]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/11/04/how-safe-are-popular-reflux-drugs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timeinctemp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Millions of Americans take drugs like Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec to ease the erosive effects of acid reflux, but do these medicines put patients at risk for other health problems?
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		<title><![CDATA[Metozolv Approved for Diabetic Stomach Disorder, GERD]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/09/08/metozolv-approved-diabetic-stomach-disorder-gerd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:22:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timeinctemp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Metozolv (metoclopramide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat diabetic gastroparesis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), drug maker Salix Pharmaceuticals said Tuesday.
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		<title><![CDATA[Reflux Drugs OK With Blood Thinners]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/09/01/reflux-drugs-ok-blood-thinners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timeinctemp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Antacids don&#8217;t interfere with anti-clotting drugs such as Plavix and Effient in patients who have suffered a heart attack or unstable angina, a new study finds.
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		<title><![CDATA[Right Match of Drug, Doctor Can Boost Reflux Outcomes]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/08/24/right-match-drug-doctor-can-boost-reflux-outcomes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timeinctemp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chronic heartburn caused by acid reflux is one of the most common complaints among Americans, and a new study outlines which approaches appear to work best to ease patients&#8217; suffering.
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		<title><![CDATA[Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/06/10/acupuncture-may-relieve-heartburn-pregnancy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acupuncture relieves the indigestion and heartburn that bother many women as their pregnancy progresses, a new Brazilian study shows.
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		<title><![CDATA[Powerful Antacids Raise Chances of Fracture]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/06/03/powerful-antacids-raise-chances-fracture/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Powerful and widely used antacids called proton pump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor antagonists relieve stomach acid, but also appear to increase the risk of hip and thigh fractures, a new study confirms.
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		<title><![CDATA[Heat Therapy May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/05/27/heat-therapy-may-help-prevent-esophageal-cancer/</link>
		<comments>http://news.health.com/2009/05/27/heat-therapy-may-help-prevent-esophageal-cancer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 22:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for precancerous Barrett&#8217;s esophagus, researchers have found.
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		<title><![CDATA[Acid-Suppressing Meds May Boost Pneumonia Risks]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/05/26/acid-suppressing-meds-may-boost-pneumonia-risks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 23:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Instead of helping them get better faster, giving acid-suppressing medications to many hospital patients actually increases their risk of developing pneumonia while in the hospital, new research suggests.
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		<title><![CDATA[Plavix, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky Combination]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/05/07/plavix-heartburn-drugs-may-be-risky-combination/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 13:19:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who takes the clot-preventing drug Plavix after receiving a stent in a coronary artery-opening procedure should avoid popular heartburn medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), if possible, a group of heart experts now say.
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		<title><![CDATA[Telling Heartburn From Heart Attack Can Be Tricky]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/05/06/telling-heartburn-heart-attack-can-be-tricky/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 13:41:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It begins as a sharp, burning sensation in the chest, near the breastbone or ribs. But is the pain heartburn, or might it be a heart attack?
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		<title><![CDATA[Acid Reducers May Not Help All With Asthma]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/04/09/acid-reducers-may-not-help-all-with-asthma/</link>
		<comments>http://news.health.com/2009/04/09/acid-reducers-may-not-help-all-with-asthma/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acid-suppressing medications won&#8217;t ease asthma symptoms if you don&#8217;t have heartburn symptoms, too, a new study has found.
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		<title><![CDATA[Blood Thinner, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky After Heart Attack]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/03/04/blood-thinner-heartburn-drugs-may-be-risky-after-heart-attack/</link>
		<comments>http://news.health.com/2009/03/04/blood-thinner-heartburn-drugs-may-be-risky-after-heart-attack/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heart attack patients given the blood thinner Plavix, plus a proton pump inhibitor such as Prilosec or Nexium, may be at increased risk of death or another heart attack, a new study finds.
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		<title><![CDATA[Kapidex Approved for Acid Reflux]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/02/03/kapidex-approved-acid-reflux/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) — Takeda Pharmaceuticals said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Kapidex, a reformulated version of its popular acid reflux drug Prevacid.
The newer medication, generically known as dexlansoprazole, is among a class of drugs called proton-pump inhibitors, designed to prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This condition occurs when excess [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=12601&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Hormone Therapy Raises Risk of Stomach Trouble]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2008/09/09/hrt-use-raises-risk-stomach-trouble/</link>
		<comments>http://news.health.com/2008/09/09/hrt-use-raises-risk-stomach-trouble/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) — Women who take hormones to relieve symptoms of menopause have a higher risk of developing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Also, women who use selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), used to treat breast cancer and osteoporosis, also have a higher risk of developing reflux, according to a study in [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=4447&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2008/08/23/gastric-band-weight-loss-surgery-reflux/</link>
		<comments>http://news.health.com/2008/08/23/gastric-band-weight-loss-surgery-reflux/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
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FRIDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) — Gastric banding, a surgical procedure designed to combat obesity, appears to boost the risk for developing or exacerbating symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
The finding stems from a review of research on the link between obesity and reflux. The experts concluded that gastric bypass may help reduce GERD, but [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=3809&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Powerful Antacid Drugs Raise Fracture Risk]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2008/08/12/powerful-antacid-fracture-risk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theresa Tamkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MONDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — New Canadian research shows that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors for acid reflux, peptic ulcers and related disorders elevates the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures.
This is now the third large study finding an increased risk of such fractures in people who use these medications. This latest study, reported in [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=3758&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma]]></title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2008/07/25/people-with-gerd-develop-asthma/</link>
		<comments>http://news.health.com/2008/07/25/people-with-gerd-develop-asthma/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda MacMillan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[FRIDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — The first evidence linking gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and asthma has been discovered by Duke University Medical Center researchers.
An association between the two conditions was first noted in the 1970s, and since then studies have shown that between 50 percent and 90 percent of asthma patients also experience GERD [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=news.health.com&amp;blog=4493756&amp;post=3698&amp;subd=healthnewschannel&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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