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From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD

Stomach Cancer; Second Deadliest Cancer But Often Overlooked
According to a recent study conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Can't Stomach Cancer: The Foundation of Debbie's Dream among 2,398 U.S. adults age 18+, when asked what disease they think of first when someone has all the following symptoms: indigestion, heartburn, bloating, mild nausea and loss of appetite, "stomach cancer" was selected by only five percent. Read more

Endoscopy Method Increases Detection of Esophageal Cancer
Two studies published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences have demonstrated that an improved method for performing the standard upper endoscopy examination done on over eight million Americans with heartburn each year increases the detection of pre-cancerous cells in the esophagus by over 40 percent. Read more

Peptic Ulcer Diet Tips
Some people who have peptic ulcers can eat whatever they want with no problems. For many others, however, eating certain foods can cause irritation, excessive acid production, and heartburn. For them, they need to know what foods are safe, and what foods to avoid. Read more

Hiatal Hernia Diet Tips
About 50% of all people with hiatal hernias do not have any symptoms. For the other approximate 50% of individuals with hiatal hernias who do have symptoms, heartburn is the most common symptom. Knowing how to control the heartburn through diet is important. Read more

 


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