(Natural News) Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and other drug companies are now facing class-action lawsuits from individuals who developed cancer after taking Zantac. The drug was found to be contaminated with a chemical that can cause cancer. Two years ago, many outlets reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an immediate recall of the drug […]

(Natural News) A woman from Ridgeway, Virginia, is the latest to file a lawsuit against the makers of heartburn medication Zantac, claiming that the drug gave her esophageal cancer. Deborah Haskins said that she began using Zantac in 2005, taking at least one 75mg tablet a day. She was later diagnosed with esophageal cancer, apparently due […]

(Natural News) Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is incredibly common in the U.S., affecting a third of American adults each week. Because it is so prevalent, pharmaceutical companies have come up with several drugs that claim to address it, but a new study shows that these medications are simply not alleviating people’s symptoms – and […]

(Natural News) Burping is one way for the stomach to release gas and as such, is no cause for concern. This gas is made of odorless elements like nitrogen and carbon dioxide that the stomach releases once it is full of food. In some cases, burping can occur alongside stomach or abdominal pain for a […]

(Natural News) U.S. health officials have found a potential cancer-causing chemical in ranitidine, a popular generic drug used to treat heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The disturbing finding came after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started conducting trials on samples of ranitidine drugs, including the common brand-name drug Zantac. Scientists detected a contaminant called […]

(Natural News) Acid-reducing agents (ARAs) like antacids and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are some of the most common medications prescribed for the treatment of heartburn. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition found that long-term use of PPIs leads to a decrease in the amount of Faecalibacterium, one of the most beneficial bacteria in the human […]

(Natural News) One thing is for certain in America. Check in to any hospital for more than just a morning or an afternoon, and you’re going to get loaded up with chemical medications and chemical-laden food that, together, will wreck your immune system and pollute your digestive tract with bad bacteria, mutated viruses, GMOs and […]

(Natural News) Gastrointestinal conditions are no walk in the park, and many people turn to prescription drugs to find relief or even get through their daily activities. Unfortunately, many of these drugs can cause a long list of unpleasant side effects, including the ultimate adverse effect: death. Take the example of proton pump inhibitors, or […]

(Natural News) According to the website Healthline.com, upwards of 30 percent of all Americans suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a chronic condition which causes heartburn or indigestion several times a week. In addition, millions more people struggle with heartburn on a regular basis, even if they haven’t been officially diagnosed with GERD. Doctors are […]

(Natural News) Typically, body mass index (BMI) readings are used to determine whether an individual is overweight or obese. However, BMIs may not be always accurate. There are five other signs that could indicate that it’s time to lose weight, according to experts. 1. Having a big waist The size of your waist is the best […]