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Folic Acid May Increase the Risk of Asthma, Study Suggests
February 10, 2011 Recent Norwegian research suggests that there may be a connection between high levels of folic acid in pregnant mothers and the development of asthma in their children. However, the researchers ... > full story -
Greener Process for Key Ingredient for Everything from Paint to Diapers
February 9, 2011 Scientists are reporting discovery of an environmentally friendly way to make a key industrial material -- used in products ranging from paints to diapers -- from a renewable raw material without ... > full story -
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Natural History of Heartburn
February 7, 2011 A research team from Iceland studied the natural history and prevalence of heartburn at a 10-year interval, and the effect of heartburn on various symptoms and activities. The results showed that ... > full story -
Uric Acid May Increase Likelihood of Severe Osteoarthritis
January 18, 2011 The amount of uric acid in one's joints may increase the likelihood of severe osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis worldwide, according to ... > full story -
Detecting Esophageal Cancer With Light
January 4, 2011 A tiny light source and sensors at the end of an endoscope may provide a more accurate way to identify pre-cancerous cells in the lining of the ... > full story -
Acid Suppressive Medication May Increase Risk of Pneumonia
December 20, 2010 Using acid suppressive medications, such as proton pump inhibitors and histamine2 receptor antagonists, may increase the risk of developing pneumonia, states an article in Canadian Medical ... > full story -
Drinking Alcohol During a Rich Meal Slows Down Digestion, but Doesn't Increase Indigestion, Study Finds
December 14, 2010 People can be reassured that while alcohol may slow down digestion after a rich calorific meal, enjoyed by many during the Christmas season, it will not cause indigestion symptoms such as heartburn, ... > full story -
Esophageal Cancer Risk Lower Than Expected for Patients With GERD
December 9, 2010 The risk of esophageal cancer among patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease is not as high as many may think, according to new ... > full story -
It Takes Two: Double Detection Key for Sensing Muscle Pain
November 17, 2010 A new study discovers a molecular mechanism involved in pain associated with muscles. The research provides new insight into what underlies one of the most common, and least understood, forms of ... > full story -
Acid Reflux, Functional Dyspepsia Have Significant Impact on Disordered Sleep
October 18, 2010 Among the findings of three new studies, patients with functional dyspepsia were 3.25 times more likely to have disordered sleep than healthy controls; and the muscle-relaxant and antispastic drug ... > full story
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