Every day, countless women with GI trouble stand in the pharmacy aisle trying to make a choice. Pepcid vs. Prilosec—which ...

Heartburn isn’t the only sign.

A 64-year-old Colorado man nearly died after mistaking a near heart attack for heartburn, highlighting the critical importance of recognizing the ...

New research suggests that extended use may subtly disrupt how essential minerals are absorbed and distributed throughout the ...

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

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Certain foods are known to trigger heartburn. But when it seems everything causes that burning pain, it's time for a specialist, not just the antacids. A local man ...

Heartburn is commonly caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus, often due to a malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter. Risk factors include hiatal hernias, pregnancy, smoking, obesity ...

In April 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that all forms of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine (Zantac) be removed from the U.S. market. This recommendation was ...

It is the uncomfortable chest pain that nearly half of us will experience at some point – and for many, it can be completely debilitating. The most recognisable symptom of acid reflux is a burning ...