NEW YORK, Aug. 9 (UPI) --Long-term use of acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study published Wednesday. This research was ...

Millions of Americans take medications known as proton pump inhibitors every day to treat heartburn and acid reflux, and in recent years, these drugs, also known as PPIs, have been linked to a greater ...

The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a small ring of muscle that connects the esophagus to the stomach. It opens when you eat and closes during digestion to prevent stomach acid from flowing back ...

Long-term use of popular acid reflux drugs has been linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study. Published Wednesday in the journal for the American Academy of Neurology, the report ...

Could taking antacids over a long period of time negatively affect your brain? A new study says it’s possible. The recently released study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Neurology, looked at ...

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Q. My doctors treated my persistent acid reflux for years by prescribing various proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They diligently tested my calcium levels, but never looked at potassium or magnesium. I ...

The use of common heartburn medications, proton pump inhibitors sold under various brand names, could result in severe kidney damage over time, according to a study published in Kidney International.

(Reuters Health) - Older patients taking proton pump inhibitors, a common remedy for heartburn and acid reflux, are two times more likely to be hospitalized with kidney failure than peers who don't ...

Millions of Americans take medications known as proton pump inhibitors every day to treat heartburn and acid reflux, and in recent years, these drugs, also known as PPIs, have been linked to a greater ...