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”