Heartburn News

Posted May 10, 2010:

• Risks Associated With Common Acid-Suppressing Medications Documented in Series of Studies

Posted May 2, 2010:

• Olive Oil Could Guard Against Developing Ulcerative Colitis

Posted April 12, 2010:

• New Form of Endoscopic Scanning Improves Detection of Precancerous Condition, Barrett's Esophagus

Posted April 6, 2010:

• Link Between Acid Reflux and Sleep Apnea Challenged

Posted April 1, 2010:

• The Overlap in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Posted March 30, 2010:

• Nonspecific Marker of Non-Erosive Reflux Disease

Posted March 21, 2010:

• Brewing Up a Gentler Java: Dark-Roasted Coffee Contains Stomach-Friendly Ingredient

Posted March 16, 2010:

• Severe Acid Reflux: Stomach Wraps Effective in Short to Medium Term

Posted March 5, 2010:

• Anti-Hypertensive Drugs to Enhance Esophageal Contraction

Posted January 12, 2010:

• New Hope for Therapy in Heartburn-Related Cancer

Posted December 4, 2009:

• Muscle Cell Infusion Shown to Strengthen Sphincters in Animals

Posted November 19, 2009:

• Reflux Esophagitis Due to Immune Reaction, Not Acute Acid Burn

Posted November 4, 2009:

• Folic Acid Supplements Linked To Asthma, Study Suggests

Posted November 2, 2009:

• Teeth Grinding Linked To Sleep Apnea; Bruxism Prevalent In Caucasians With Sleep Disorders

Posted November 1, 2009:

• Unexpected Consequences Of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use In Reflux Disease

Posted October 26, 2009:

• Barrett's Esophagus Patients Have Same Survival Rates As General Population
• New Studies Explore Connection Between High Stress Jobs And GI Disorders
• Surgeons Offering New Procedure for Acid Reflux, GERD

Posted October 23, 2009:

• Long-Term Treatment With Proton Pump Inhibitor Can Increase Weight

Posted October 7, 2009:

• Heartburn Drugs Deemed Safe For Fetuses, According To Researchers

Posted October 4, 2009:

• Many Patients With Sleep Apnea Also Suffer From GI Tract Conditions

Posted September 14, 2009:

• Popular Stomach Acid Reducer Triples Risk Of Developing Pneumonia, Study Suggests

Posted September 9, 2009:

• Major Clinical Study Rejects Cancer Safety Fears Of Most Common Heartburn Treatment

Posted September 8, 2009:

• Care-Seeking Behavior Associated With 'Upper-GI Symptoms'
• Pediatric Chronic Cough Linked To Reflux And Allergies

Posted September 1, 2009:

• GERD Negatively Impacts Sleep Quality, Results In Considerable Economic Burden

Posted August 10, 2009:

• Characteristic Pathological Findings In Reflux Esophagitis

Posted August 1, 2009:

• Altered Micriobiome Prevalent In Diseased Esophagus
• GERD Patient Satisfaction Hinges On Medication Type And Physician Bedside Manner

Posted July 16, 2009:

• Obesity Raises Risk Of Complications In Pregnancy, Study Shows

Posted July 1, 2009:

• Acid-Reducing Medicines May Lead To Dependency

Posted June 24, 2009:

• Gastrin Plays Significant Role In Helicobacter-Induced Stomach Cancer

Posted June 22, 2009:

• New Evidence That Vinegar May Be Natural Fat-Fighter

Posted June 8, 2009:

• Chemical Fingerprint Of Barrett's Esophagus Identified

Posted May 26, 2009:

• Use Of Acid-Suppressive Medications Associated With Increased Risk Of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Posted May 22, 2009:

• Technique Eradicates Problems In Most Patients With Barrett's Esophagus

Posted May 13, 2009:

• Chronic Diarrhea Unresponsive To Conventional Medication: Are You Taking Lansoprazole?

Posted May 6, 2009:

• Benefits Of Anti-Clotting Medications Reduced By Common Heartburn Drugs

Posted April 15, 2009:

• Biodegradable Gel Being Studied As Treatment For Esophageal Cancer

Posted April 8, 2009:

• Heartburn Medications Do Not Ease Asthma Symptoms, Study Shows

Posted March 23, 2009:

• Plastic Protein Protects Bacteria From Stomach Acid's Unfolding Power

Posted March 2, 2009:

• Drinking Wine Lowers Risk Of Barrett's Esophagus, Precursor To Nation's Fastest Growing Cancer, Study Suggests

Posted March 1, 2009:

• Alcohol Types And Socioeconomic Status Are Associated With Barrett's Esophagus Risk

Posted January 19, 2009:

• Two Nonsurgical Treatments For Reflux Disease Compared

Posted December 29, 2008:

• Chronic Gastrointestinal Symptoms In Korean Population

Posted December 15, 2008:

• Newly Discovered Esophagus Stem Cells Grow Into Transplantable Tissue, Study Finds

Posted December 2, 2008:

• Maternal Exposure To Folic Acid Antagonists Increases Risks Of Certain Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Posted December 1, 2008:

• What Is The Etiology Of Cardiac Syndrome X?

Posted November 3, 2008:

• Gene That Helps Control Production Of Stomach Acid Discovered

Posted October 21, 2008:

• AGA Releases Evidence-Based GERD Guidelines

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