Archive for September, 2008
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News: Menopausal Women Use HRT Increase Risk of Stomach Trouble
Women who take hormones to relieve symptoms of menopause have a higher risk of developing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Also, women who use selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) which used to treat breast cancer and osteoporosis, also have a higher risk of developing reflux, according to a study in the Sept. 8 issue [...]
Papaya Provides Heartburn Relief
Millions of Americans suffer from heartburn every week. Thus, heartburn relief is in huge demand that pharmaceutical companies advertise a growing number of prescription and non-prescription drugs for that purpose. What is heartburn? Heartburn is caused by improper functioning of the sphincter, a ring of muscle between the stomach and the esophagus. Many would like [...]
