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Antacids neutralize digestive acids and are the primary drugs for mild symptoms. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of heartburn. They all work by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. They may also stimulate the defensive systems in the stomach by increasing bicarbonate and mucous secretion. Many antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild symptoms. Despite the many brands, the...

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Is Grapefruit Safe to Eat When Taking a Statin Drug?

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...rate is when I’m exercising?There are different formulae to estimate the expected peak heart... Read more »

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...“To evaluate the effectiveness of a modified Myers' formula of intravenous nutrient therapy on... Read more »

Rosacea and the Summer Sun

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Peptic Ulcers: Medications

...compounds are available in the form of magnesium carbonate, magnesium trisilicate, and, most commonly, magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia). The major side effect of these magnesium compounds is... Read more »

Premenstrual Syndrome: Causes

CausesResearchers are still uncertain about the causes of premenstrual syndrome. Evidence suggests that fluctuations in hormones and brain chemicals play a role.Activity in the... Read more »

Migraine Causes

CausesUntil recently, the general theory on the migraine process rested solely on the idea that abnormalities of blood vessel (vascular) systems in the head were responsible for migraines. Now,... Read more »

Wrinkle Prevention

...sunscreens or sunblocks, according to the substances they contain. In general, sunscreens contain organic formulas and sunblocks inorganic formulas. However, the term sunblock is used less and... Read more »

Fibromyalgia: Risk Factors

As many as 6 million Americans have fibromyalgia. Some evidence suggests that several factors may make people more susceptible to fibromyalgia. These risk factors include being female,... Read more »

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