Could Heartburn Meds Raise Your Migraine Risk?

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• April 25, 2024
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People taking heartburn meds have a higher risk of migraines and other types of severe headaches, a new study warns.

All classes of acid-reducing drugs -- proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, and even antacids -- appear to promote an increased risk of migraine and headac...

Got GERD? Eat This Way to Help Avoid Symptoms

• Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
• November 24, 2023
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Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.

In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condition, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

That's why it is provid...

Folks With Chronic Reflux Face No Higher Risk for Esophageal Cancer

• Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
• September 15, 2023
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FRIDAY, Sept 15, 2023 (HealthDay News)"” Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD, do not have a higher risk for developing cancer of the esophagus.

"Previous studies have shown that individu...

CPAP Device for Sleep Apnea Might Also Ease Chronic Cough, Heartburn

• Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
• September 1, 2023
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A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can relieve not only sleep apnea but the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompanies it, a new study finds.

People who suffer from sleep apnea are three times more likely to develop acid reflux than those who ...

Could Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?

• Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
• August 10, 2023
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Older adults who use certain heartburn medications for years may have a heightened risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests.

The study, published Aug. 9 in the journal Neurology, is the latest to point to potential hazards from prolonged use of medicati...

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Raise a Woman's Risk for Chronic Reflux

• Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
• July 3, 2023
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Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause, but a new study review suggests hormone therapy may increase a woman's risk for developing heartburn.

Women who take or have ever taken hormones are at ...

Don't Ignore Your Acid Reflux, Expert Warns

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• January 16, 2023
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If you have frequent heartburn or think you may have acid reflux disease, see an expert before you suffer serious complications, one expert warns.

"Gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD] is when you get acid and chemical damage to the lining of the esophagus," said

Don't Let Heartburn Ruin Your Holiday Feast

• December 18, 2021
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Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it.

"Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into the esophagus, or gullet, which is much less resistant to acid," said Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic ...

Heartburn Meds Might Be Good for Your Gums

• Robert Preidt
• October 19, 2021
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While they're helping to ease reflux, some heartburn drugs may also be reducing the severity of gum disease, new research suggests.

For the study, researchers assessed probing depth in the gums (the gap between teeth and gums) in more than 1,000 patients with gum disease...