Top Acid Reflux & GERD News
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What's a 'normal' symptom and what's not?
Everyone experiences pain and other symptoms at some point, but how can you tell if what you're feeling is "normal," or if it signals some more serious medical condition? Read Summary > -
Sleeping pills may worsen acid reflux
People who have acid reflux--particularly nighttime reflux--may want to avoid sleeping aids, researchers say. Read Summary > -
Making the most of expiring health insurance
A health reporter talks about how you can prioritize the use of your employer's insurance if you believe you're in danger of losing it. Read Summary > -
Senator offers healthcare reform bill compromise
The new Baucus Proposal states that instead of a government-run insurance option favored by House Democrats, Congress would create a network of nonprofit cooperatives that would cover people without insurance. Read Summary > -
Study: Reflux drugs OK with blood thinners
People who take blood thinners such as Effient and Plavix can safely take drugs to treat acid reflux and heartburn, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Acid reflux eased by the right doctor, drugs
A Danish study has found that people who have chronic acid reflux feel better when they're put on a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) drug by a doctor that they trust. Read Summary > -
Q&A: Vitamin deficiency and acid reflux
Vitamin deficiency is occasionally caused by prolonged acid reflux medication use, some experts say. Read Summary > -
Web site lets patients 'rate' their doctors
A new Web site called Patient Central is trying to help people choose their doctor by giving patients surveys about their experiences with physicians and then posting the results. Read Summary >
