Friday Oct 30 | Health News Digest
Americans with Heartburn Paying Too Much Green for "Purple Pill"
Just in time for the holidays, when many of us may suffer from occasional heartburn, a new Best Buy Drugs report from Consumer Reports Health finds that you probably don't need an expensive drug like Nexium, the "purple pill," for relief.
Waterloo nurse gets help kicking tobacco habit
Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier WATERLOO -- As a longtime nurse in the intensive care unit at Covenant Medical Center, Anne Pfiffner has seen her share of cardiac emergencies.
H2 Blockers Used for Heartburn Safe in Pregnant Women
Heartburn and acid reflux can be a significant problem for pregnant women , especially in the last trimester.
Heartburn drugs safe for foetuses, says Israeli study
Washington, Oct 8 : A new study done by Israeli scientists has shown that heartburn drugs are safe for the foetus.
Do you have heartburn that just won't quit? You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease , a condition in which stomach acid routinely backs up in the esophagus.
"Indigestion / Heartburn already? Any remedies to share?"
I've never really experienced indigestion or heartburn until last night when I was trying to sleep.
Doug Clark, who says he looks like a hippo test-driving a toaster, readies for his Ruckus ride.
Shot of persimmon tea knocks out heartburn
Question: A while ago, I read about persimmon tea for acid reflux. I suffer from it from time to time, but my husband suffers constantly.
What's the latest news in the medical journals this month? Find out what your doctor is reading.
Q: A while ago, I read about persimmon tea for acid reflux. I suffer from it from time to time, but my husband suffers constantly.
Persimmon tea eases acid reflux
Q: A while ago, I read about persimmon tea for acid reflux. I suffer from it from time to time, but my husband suffers constantly.
Dr. Marie Savard Answers Your Questions
"Good Morning America" medical contributor Dr. Marie Savard has the answers to some of your questions about acid reflux medications, contraceptives, diabetes and diet.
Pepcid better than Prilosec when taken with low-dose aspirin, trial finds
NEW YORK The FAMOUS trial, reported in an Article Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet, has found that Pepcid is effective in the prevention of stomach and upper intestinal ulcers, and damage to the gullet, the Lancet noted in a press statement earlier this week.
Horizon Therapeutics' HZT-501 Significantly Reduces Incidence of...
Data from Phase 3 REDUCE-1 and REDUCE-2 Studies Demonstrate that Novel Combination Treatment Decreases Risk of Developing GI Ulcers by Approximately 50 Percent-- --Data presented today at 56th Annual Digestive Disease Week Meeting in Chicago -- CHICAGO , June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Therapeutics, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company, ...
Acid reflux common among asthma patients
Q: I have asthma and acid reflux. My asthma only flares up occasionally and I rarely get heartburn.
I'm so miserable. I've had acid reflux since early this afternoon and now it's so bad I think I might throw up.
"Brutal heartburn: what can I take?"
I feel your pain. I didnt want to take anything but no need for the burn. I bought some zantac 75 and I cut them in half.
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