Heart attack or acid reflux? My 25-year battle with stomach acidity and IBS
Managing digestive issues requires lots of discipline: that’s the problem
What Is the Most Effective OTC Drug Treatment for GERD (Acid Reflux)?
The best over-the-counter (OTC) heartburn remedies include antacids that can treat acid reflux symptoms right away.
The best - and worst - medication for acid reflux
Acid reflux can be managed by most people if they learn the behavior changes they can make and how to appropriately use over-the-counter medications
The causal role of gastroesophageal reflux disease in endometriosis: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study
Clinical observations have pointed out a probable interrelationship between GERD and endometriosis (6), reporting that women with GERD may experience exacerbation of symptoms after endometriosis treatment
Four things to know about the rise of colorectal cancer in younger adults
Once a disease primarily diagnosed after age 50, colorectal cancer is affecting more adults at younger ages: About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now under the age of 55, and colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under age 50 and the second for women under 50.
The relationship between amino acids and gastroesophageal reflux disease: evidence from a mendelian randomization analysis combined with a meta-analysis
Utilizing Omics Mendelian Randomization (OMR) to investigate the causative links between genetic variants and diseases provides insights into the biological underpinnings of gastroesophageal reflux diseasec. It aids in pinpointing novel targets for therapy. The influence of amino acids in gastroesophageal reflux disease demonstrates the complexity, having the potential to both mitigate and intensify symptoms, underscoring the significance of personalized nutrition and therapeutic strategies.
Lower Rates of Symptom Rebound Seen After H. Pylori Eradication in GERD
For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), those with Helicobacter pylori infection have significantly lower rates of symptom rebound and rebound severity after bacterial eradication and proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy
How a low-carb diet could drive colorectal cancer development
Researchers from the University of Toronto have shown how a low-carbohydrate diet can worsen the DNA-damaging effects of some gut microbes to cause colorectal cancer.
Festive feasting: Tips to manage acid reflux during the holidays
One of the best parts of celebrating holidays is the food, but this can be a task for those who deal with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux or heartburn as many delights seem to be off the menu. Fatty foods, acidic foods, spicy foods and even chocolate and peppermint can all cause foods to travel back up the oesophagus and cause heartburn.
On-demand vonoprazan reduces nonerosive reflux disease symptoms ‘within first hour’
On-demand vonoprazan effectively reduced heartburn symptom severity in patients with nonerosive reflux disease within 1 hour of treatment
