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Scientists were able to conclude that developing dementia or Alzheimers disease did not appear to be linked to taking the drugs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Popping heartburn pills doesn't up dementia risk

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly prescribed to treat acid-related digestive problems.

22 Nov 2017 6:42 AM GMT

Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a persons breathing starts and stops repeatedly while they are asleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out which is the best position for sleeping

According to researchers, how you lie down at night could affect a whole lot more than just your slumber.

6 April 2018 7:12 AM GMT

Sanofi is pulling the drug because its been possibly contaminated. (Photo: AP)

Canada, US recall OTC drug Zantac

Over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac pulled in US, Canada.

21 Oct 2019 3:30 PM GMT

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health side effects caused by the pill used by around 100 million women all over the world (Photo: AFP)

Many US adults take medicines that can cause depression

Patients who do develop depression as a drug side effect can often switch to different prescriptions.

13 Jun 2018 9:52 AM GMT

The stress of travelling, sitting or standing for long hours, irregular meal timing and stress at work can pose immense physical and emotional challenges.

Tips for working expectant moms

Pre-natal yoga greatly improves general physical and mental well being.

9 April 2017 7:47 PM GMT

Liquid vitamins could be an alternative. It will be easier to swallow and minimise irritation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Taking too many vitamin supplements can lead to this unwanted side...

The pills could irritate the oesophagus, or allow some stomach acid to creep back up the oesophagus when it enters the...

16 Dec 2017 9:54 AM GMT

Maybe it is best to avoid bingeing this festive season. (Photo: Pixabay)

Frequent heartburns up cancer risk in older adults

The results suggested that GERD was associated with cancer of the throat, tonsils and parts of the sinuses.

25 Dec 2017 8:15 AM GMT

Statins have various side effects like muscle pain which may lead patients to tell their doctors to reduce their dosage which can increases the chances of a heart attack later. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what increases cancer risk in older adults

Research finds frequent heartburns, caused by heartburns is linked to cancer of the throat, tonsils and upper digestive...

25 Dec 2017 2:47 AM GMT

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Frequent heartburn could be a sign of stomach cancer, suggests study

1 Dec 2017 4:21 AM GMT

The study is the first to show that higher childhood vitamin D levels are significantly associated with a decreased risk of IA. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having too many vitamin supplements may cause unwanted side effects

According to experts, pills could irritate oesophagus, or allow some stomach acid to creep back up oesophagus when it...

15 Dec 2017 2:25 AM GMT