Look out for an eye-catching mobile unit featuring flames on the side which is visiting the area to raise awareness about ongoing heartburn and the potential symptoms of oesophageal cancer – also ...

You've likely felt a burning sensation in your chest at some point, perhaps after eating too quickly or consuming something acidic. While heartburn can be a nuisance, it's usually harmless. However, ...

A doctor is warning anyone who takes a common type of medication commonly used for heartburn. In the UK, omeprazole is a popular drug that works as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is often used to ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: What is heartburn? Can heartburn feel like a heart attack? -- A.S.Q. ANSWER: Heartburn is a sensation of discomfort in the upper abdomen or in the lower chest that is burning in ...

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Plus, the 5 times your ‘normal’ heartburn could be something serious - and when to seek medical help MILLIONS of Brits who pop pills for heartburn could be at greater risk of a deadly tummy bug, ...

MILLIONS of Brits who pop pills for heartburn could be at greater risk of a deadly tummy bug, experts warn. The drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and handed out by GPs and bought over the ...

The NHS has issued a warning about the long-term use of omeprazole, a widely prescribed medication for heartburn and indigestion. With 73 million prescriptions annually, the health body cautions ...

Health officials have warned that long-term use of acid reflux drugs to combat indigestion could increase the risk of developing a potentially deadly bacterial infection. Acid reflux—when stomach acid ...