By JO WATERS Why is heartburn so much more of a problem at this time of year? Partly it’s because fatty meals — roast meats, potatoes cooked in goose fat, brandy butter — delay gastric emptying. As a result, the stomach becomes more full, stomach acid builds up and is more likely to rise up the...
A new study links long-term use of proton pump inhibitors to fatal cases of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and upper gastrointestinal cancer. Past research has linked extended use of these drugs, which treat heartburn, ulcers, and acid reflux, with an increased risk of premature death. However, little has been known about the specific causes...
