Pediatrics
GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in Diagnostics.
Jan 31, 2023
0
3
News tagged with reflux
Health
Apple cider vinegar: Is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains
Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It's thought to help with a wide range of health issues, including high cholesterol, blood sugar ...
Jan 20, 2023
0
5
Health
Expert explains why reflux disease isn't 'just' heartburn
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach into the esophagus: The stomach can resist acid but the esophagus is less acid-resistant. ...
Jan 13, 2023
0
16
Genetics
An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut
We've long known education is important for many aspects of life, but now a new benefit has been discovered: It can look after your gut health.
Jan 11, 2023
0
25
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Understanding brief resolved unexplained events in infants
Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) are episodes marked by concerning changes in breathing, consciousness, muscle tone, and skin color (cyanosis or paleness). They tend to occur in previously healthy infants and send ...
Jan 4, 2023
0
21
Oncology & Cancer
Gastroesophageal reflux disease causally linked to lung cancer
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is causally associated with lung cancer risk, according to a study published online Dec. 8 in Cancer Medicine.
Dec 30, 2022
0
21
Dentistry
Gastroesophageal reflux disease raises risk for periodontitis: Study
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an increased risk for periodontitis development, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in Biomedicines.
Dec 29, 2022
0
3
Medications
It's the flavor of the season, but be wary of peppermint platitudes
Peppermint, like Santa Claus, seems to be everywhere you turn at the holidays. And also like Santa, when it comes to evaluating claims about it, the most scientific minds will tell you they need more evidence.
Dec 14, 2022
0
3
Health
How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season
Getting reflux after a meal can leave a bad taste in the mouth, so don't let it ruin your meals this holiday season. A Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital gastroenterologist provides tips for the whole ...
Nov 22, 2022
0
2
Pediatrics
Disparities seen in treatment of middle ear infections in US children
Children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to receive treatment for otitis media and more likely to experience complications from undertreatment, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in JAMA ...
Nov 21, 2022
0
3
