By NICHOLAS BAKALAR Taking heartburn medicines during pregnancy may increase the risk for asthma in the baby, a review of studies has found. The analysis, in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, combined data from eight studies that included more than 1.6 million patients. Follow-up ranged from five to 14 years. Researchers found thatContinue reading “Heartburn Drugs in Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Babies”
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Frequent heartburn increases the risk for throat cancer
Frequent heartburn increases the risk for throat cancer, a new study has found, and over-the-counter antacids may provide protection. Researchers studied heartburn incidence and medication use in 631 patients with squamous cell cancers of the throat and vocal cords who were not heavy smokers or drinkers, matching them with 1,234 healthy controls. The study wasContinue reading “Frequent heartburn increases the risk for throat cancer”
Holistic Senior Care
Seek your care providers or doctors first…The following are to be verified with your doctors Back Pain Many disease conditions are associated with back pain. Always communicate to your doctor. Maintain a correct posture with the abdomen drawn in and the back and knees straight. Lifting heavy or awkward objects should be avoided. When lifting,Continue reading “Holistic Senior Care”