Acid Reflux Medicine May Cause Osteoporosis
Stomach acid–blocking proton pump inhibitor drugs—PPIs with brand names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, and AcipHex—appear to significantly increase the risk of bone fractures.
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Does Lack of Sleep Cause You to Gain Weight?
Those randomized to 8.5 hours of sleep a night lost significantly more body fat than those who got 5.5 hours.
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Cancer-Causing NDMA in Medications (Zantac, Metformin) and Meat
Billion-dollar drugs pulled from the market for carcinogenic contamination less than that found in a single serving of grilled chicken.
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The Effects of Obesity on Gallstones, Acid Reflux, and Cardiovascular Disease
Sufficient, sustained weight loss may cut the risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes in half.
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How to Treat Reflux in Children with Diet
Hypersensitivity reactions to dairy products even in those who test negative for cow’s milk allergy.
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Treating Reflux in Babies with Diet
Treating the cause of infant reflux with maternal cow’s milk elimination.
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Club Soda for Stomach Pain and Constipation
Is carbonated water good or bad for heartburn, dyspepsia, and bowel regularity?
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Coffee and Mortality
What effect does coffee and tea consumption have on longevity, cancer risk, GERD reflux, bone fractures, glaucoma, sleep quality, and atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)?
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Diet and GERD Acid Reflux Heartburn
Which foods should we eat and avoid to prevent and treat acid reflux before it can place us at risk for Barrett’s esophagus and cancer?
