Home Acid Reflux News Links Home Articles   Newsflash Acid reflux disease has probably been around as long as heartburn. The term is relatively new (about 20 years), however, and has really come into common usage over the past few years. Acid reflux disease is often called "reflux," or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Acid reflux disease is the preferred term because it accurately describes the problem - reflux of stomach acid up into the esophagus where it can produce symptoms and sometimes damage.   Main Menu Home Acid Reflux Articles Acid Reflux News Dealing with Acid Reflux Symptoms & Treatment Simple Steps to Relief Natural Treatments I Natural Treatment II Heart Burn Risk Factors Links Search Acid Reflux News Yahoo! News Search Results for acid reflux Yahoo! News Search Results for acid reflux Ask Doctor Bachus-Keith about heartburn and acid reflux (The Manning Times) If you are experiencing heartburn (a burning sensation in your chest), burning that spreads to your throat, a sour taste in your mouth, possible hoarseness or trouble swallowing, you may have acid reflux. Fairgoers learn about local health services (Eastern Arizona Courier) The annual Gila Valley Health and Safety Fair featured 52 exhibitors that provided information about a variety of health services available in Graham County ? including a new incisionless procedure to correct acid reflux. Anti-Hypertensive Drugs To Enhance Esophageal Contraction (Medical News Today) Nifedipine, a calcium-channel blocker, was shown to decrease lower esophageal sphincter pressure and increase esophageal acid exposure time, while atenolol, a b1 blocker, was shown to inhibit relaxation of the smooth muscle of the esophagus. However, the influence of these anti-hypertensive drugs on the segment of esophageal body contraction using high-resolution manometry was not fully ... Bring harmony into your life (Peninsula News Review) What does it mean to be in a harmonious relationship? Dr. Paul Donohue: Dark beer won't prevent colon cancer (Detroit News) Dear Dr. Donohue: Several years ago, I read that dark beer prevents colon cancer. Since then, I've been drinking Guinness, one of the darkest I know of. I drink two bottles a week. Recently I read an article that said any type of beer could cause many types of cancer. Is there any truth to either? AstraZeneca cancer drug fails early test (The News Journal) AstraZeneca PLC's experimental Recentin medicine failed to equal Roche Holding AG's Avastin in tests for use as an initial treatment against colon cancer. Dr. Donohue (Richmond Times-Dispatch) DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I was diagnosed a year ago with Barrett?s esophagus with no dysplasia. I tried taking a generic version of Nexium, but it did not help at all. A second doctor advised me not to take drugs, as they didn?t help. I tried more than one. I do plan to get regular endoscopies. I have been living in fear for the past year. Is Barrett?s a death sentence for me? Am I at great risk for ... Central must slow down Prep's Connaughton (The Eagle-Tribune) Now Rick Nault knows how all those other coaches feel. Every night his Raiders walk into a gym, that perplexed look on the opposing coach tells the story. Wrinkles, gray hair, acid reflux, all have been symptoms of having to deal with Central's Carson Desrosiers. AstraZeneca joins others in cutting research (The News Journal) Outsourcing innovation has become a way of life for Big Pharma, and AstraZeneca is no exception. LOOKING BACK (The Tuscaloosa News) compiled by Betty Slowe Former University of Alabama football player and coach J.B. Whitworth died in Georgia. He was 51. Leland Lanes in Alberta was ready to open. Lt. Gov. Albert Boutwell told Young Democrats at UA that local governments needed to carry their fair share for an adequately funded school program. [ Back ]

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