Study Finds Omeprazole, a Common GERD Drug, May Cause Bone Loss and Anemia

Millions of Americans suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux. With this ...
Study Finds on MSN

Are Heartburn Medications Quietly Disrupting Your Body’s Mineral Balance?

In A Nutshell Rats given omeprazole for 60 days showed blood changes consistent with anemia and disrupted mineral ...
Reuters

COPD may trigger acid reflux problems

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Stomach acid reflux or heartburn may be a particular problem for people with breathing problems such as emphysema or bronchitis, known generally as chronic obstructive ...
Rapid City Journal

GERD reflux disease a common problem

Grrrr! Has GERD got a hold of you? Humbly known as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common malady, affecting 10 to 20 percent of people. Recognizing and treating reflux disease is ...
NDTV

Suffering From Acid Reflux? Gut Doctor Shares His Cheat Sheet That Can Help Resolve The Problem

Acid reflux happens when there is backward flow of stomach acid into the oesophagus. It is normal if this happens occasionally. However, if this happens persistently, it becomes a chronic condition ...
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Savvy Senior: The hidden danger of untreated heartburn

Dear Savvy Senior: Is regular heartburn or acid reflux anything to worry about? I eat a lot of Rolaids throughout the day to help manage it, but it’s gotten worse with age and it keeps me up at night.
Rolling Out

Why heartburn attacks when you sleep

That familiar burning sensation in your chest always seems to strike at the worst possible moment – just as you’re trying to drift off to sleep. Medical experts explain the timing of heartburn isn’t ...