What is Acid Reflux

A pparently, we have entered a new era of goodwill and cooperation between the state’s two most contentious camps.

Too busy fretting about the election to make solid Halloween plans? Or do you just want to avoid spending three hours trying to force your way to Santa Monica Boulevard in WeHo while tripping over your Sarah Palin wig? Well, you could spend your Halloween night watching the improv heroes of the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater raise a demon from hell whilst committing lots and lots of …

New treatment uses liquid nitrogen to prevent esophageal cancer caused by acid reflux disease.

The symptoms of oesophageal cancer

With the holidays approaching, it’s not uncommon for people to indulge at meals. How do you know, though, if the buring feeling in your chest is simply heartburn, or something more serious? Gastroenterologist Joel Richter, chair of the Department of Medicine at Temple University School of Medicine, explains the difference between “good” and “bad” heartburn.

With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s not uncommon to eat more than we should. But how do you know if that stomach upset and tight chest are heartburn or something more serious, like gastro-esophagael reflux disease, commonly known as GERD. Simply put, if it affects the quality of your life, it’s GERD and complications from the disease, such as cancer of the esophagus, are on the rise.

 Hey, guess what happens next Wednesday, I mean besides the fact that by then we’ll know which people we’ve chosen to begin the task of steering the country through these tumultuous economic times.

Sen. John McCain will make an appearance on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, meanwhile, Samuel Wurzelbacher, better known as Joe the Plumber, is seeking to capitalize on his fame.

I have been diagnosed with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). My symptom is a gagging reflexive cough.

Strapped FDA has delayed several new drugs, distressing revenue-hungry industry Stepped-up scrutiny by federal regulators is holding up the release of a string of drugs to treat such common ailments as high cholesterol and osteoporosis.

Athletes have all sorts of odd pre-competition rituals. Some eat a special meal. Others have been known to wear a lucky shirt under their uniform.

NEW YORK–Global pharmaceutical sales growth is expected to hold steady in 2009 with anemic growth of 1 per cent to 2 per cent seen in the United States as generic competition, fewer new drug launches and an economic slowdown take a toll, according to an annual forecast from IMS Health.

By Bill Berkrot

By Bill Berkrot

What could have been . . . And what is . . . What could have been: On a starlit night when you swore you heard an angel chorus, you could be preparing to do the backstroke in an ocean of champagne, toasting your 2008 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies.

If Doug Holtz-Eakin doesn’t believe that young, healthy people would leave the system, he might want to talk to Mitt Romney, who actually studied the situation in the real world when he was reforming the health care system in Massachusetts.

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Athletes have all sorts of odd pre-competition rituals. Some eat a special meal. Others have been known to wear a lucky shirt under their uniform.

Tate County residents have an important opportunity to improve their health next week, when the annual Tate County Health Fair comes to the Senatobia Church of Christ Activities Building next week.

A child is vaccinated against whooping cough by a volunteer doctor. There are many types and causes of cough. Being able to identify the types of cough may help you determine when to seek medical help. DR PATRICK CHAN writes.