Heartburn medications; are they safe in the long-term?
For Thursday's Facebook Story of the Day, you told us you wanted to know more about heartburn medications and whether they are safe to use in the long term.
Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Inflammation caused by chronic heartburn may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a new study finds.
Perrigo launches generic version of heartburn drug
Generic drugmaker Perrigo Co. said Friday it received U.S. approval to market a generic version of Novartis' over-the-counter heart burn medication Prevacid.Perrigo said in a statement it has already begun ...
Got heartburn? Don't ignore it
James Revier of San Jose, Calif., had no idea his heartburn was anything more than a nuisance until six years ago, when a piece of beef became lodged in his esophagus and sent him to the emergency room.
Chronic heartburn linked to esophageal cancer
James Revier of San Jose, Calif., had no idea his heartburn was anything more than a nuisance until six years ago, when a piece of beef became logged in his esophagus and sent him to the emergency room. The on-call internist removed the meat and suggested Revier see a gastroenterologist for the lingering redness. It's a good thing he did.