News Related to Heartburn/GERD
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Low Vitamin C Tied to Ulcer Bug
Aug. 4, 2003 -- The less vitamin C white people have in their blood, the higher their risk of infection with a germ that can cause ulcers. No link between vitamin C and ulcer-bug infection was seen in non-whites. The findings come from data collected in 1988-1994 from 6,746 U.S. adults. Joel A. Simo
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Gut Feeling: Heartburn May Be Genetic
July 14, 2003 -- Don't blame the burritos and beer -- heartburn is likely inherited. A new study, published in the journal Gut, suggests there is a genetic link to acid reflux disease, better known as heartburn. Acid reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders today, and people with
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Weight Loss Helps GERD
July 2, 2003 -- The heavier you are, the more likely it is you'll have recurrent heartburn or regurgitation. The glad tidings: Weight loss reduces these painful symptoms. People in industrialized nations are getting fatter and fatter. And GERD -- gastroesophageal reflux disease -- is becoming more a
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Eating Food Too Fast Speeds Heartburn
May 23, 2003 - Fast eating, not just fast food, can increase the risk of acid reflux after meals, according to a new study. Researchers say people who eat their food quickly are more likely to suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD occurs when stomach acids wash up into the esophag
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Chewing Gum May Prevent Heartburn
May 22, 2003 - Chewing gum after meals may not only freshen your breath, but it could help fight acid reflux and heartburn symptoms. A new study shows chewing gum after a big meal can reduce acid levels in the esophagus and may aid in preventing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Researchers sa
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Muscle Relaxant Eases GERD
April 18, 2003 -- Millions of Americans who suffer from frequent heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may find relief from a drug commonly used to treat muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis. A new study shows long-term treatment with the drug Lioresal (baclofen) can
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FDA Panel Backs Reflux Disease Implant
Jan. 21, 2003 -- A newly developed implant could offer relief to sufferers of stomach acid reflux disease. The Enteryx implant would be the first FDA-approved alternative to drugs or surgery. Most people experience heartburn at some point in their lives. However, when stomach acid frequently backs u
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Sleep Apnea Treatment Eases GERD
Jan. 14, 2003 -- A common treatment for sleep apnea may also ease the discomfort and sleeping problems brought on by nighttime heartburn and acid reflux. A new study shows that many people suffer from both disorders at the same time, and use of a therapy that delivers a continuous, forced flow of ai
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With Beer or Wine, The Stomach's Fine
Dec. 30, 2002 -- If your cup of cheer is wine or beer, there's a bit of good news. Those who imbibe a few weekly glasses have a slightly lower risk of carrying a germ that causes stomach ulcers. The germ is a common bacterium: Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori for short. It can cause stomach ulcers,
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Experts Lay Down the Law on Acid Reflux
Nov. 15, 2002 -- The acid reflux of heartburn comes with a common heartache -- doctors don't agree. They don't agree about treatment. They don't agree about testing. They don't agree about cancer risk. But now there's help. A panel of experts convened by the American Gastroenterological Association
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