A simple burning sensation could mean more than you think and it’s not related to heart, says Harvard-trained gut doctorChronic heartburn, often caused by stomach acid reflux, can lead to serious health issues like esophageal cancer, as highlighted by Dr. Sau...
17 Nov, 2025, 12.12 PM IST
‘Simple’ acidity is not so simple: Harvard-trained gut doctor warns heartburn could signal a deadly risk to the bodyHarvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has cautioned against dismissing frequent heartburn as a minor digestive issue. In an ...
08 Nov, 2025, 05.33 PM IST
Suffering from heartburn? AIIMS-trained gastro doctor 4 natural remedies for acid refluxAcid reflux, or heartburn, occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus due to a weakened lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Commo...
03 Nov, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
Heartburn? Indigestion? US doctor says it could be esophageal cancer: What it is, who’s at risk, and key symptomsEsophageal cancer, affecting the tube connecting the throat to the stomach, is projected to have 22,070 new cases in 2025. Adenocarcinoma, ...
14 Sep, 2025, 08.11 AM IST
Mizoram to establish super speciality cancer & research centre with JICA funding amid rising cancer ratesMizoram, facing India's highest cancer incidence, is building a Super Speciality Cancer & Research Centre in Aizawl with JICA funding. The ...
30 Jul, 2025, 08.54 PM IST
Are you eating chia seeds wrong? Doctor explains side effects and safe way to consume themChia seeds are nutritious but eating them dry can be risky. Dr. Saurabh Sethi warns that dry chia seeds can expand in the esophagus, causin...
10 Jul, 2025, 02.09 AM IST
Silent symptom of cancer that millions live with, without realising. When should you visit doctor?A common condition like acid reflux is often dismissed as harmless, but doctors are warning that persistent symptoms could point to esophag...
30 Jun, 2025, 09.15 PM IST
TV actor Vikash Sethi’s silent heart attack: Could indigestion be a warning sign?A report from UCLA Health indicates that approximately one in five heart attacks happens without any obvious signs. These silent heart atta...
09 Sep, 2024, 04.21 PM IST
This new Botox treatment helps people to ‘burp’. Here’s why is it becoming popular, and all you may want to knowPeople who can't burp are getting Botox injections to relieve symptoms like bloating and pain. This condition, retrograde cricopharyngeus d...
03 Sep, 2024, 10.17 PM IST
PMLA: Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal seeks interim bail to treat 'slow growing cancer'Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, facing charges in a money laundering case, has filed a plea for interim bail citing the need for treatmen...
15 Feb, 2024, 10.23 PM IST
Singapore man hospitalized after swallowing an octopus tentacle, prompting urgent medical interventionMedical experts at Tan Tock Seng Hospital acknowledged that instances of food blockages represent a relatively frequent occurrence at their...
08 Jul, 2023, 11.42 AM IST
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach isn't a great idea. It can lead to heartburnHowever, having coffee on an empty stomach may not cause any damage to the stomach.
18 Jan, 2023, 05.51 PM IST
Persistent stomach problems? You may need to get an esophagogastroduodenoscopy doneThis test identifies and treats problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract.
17 Jan, 2023, 11.25 AM IST
Esophageal cancer causes genetic changes in patients, study revealsThere are a few genetic changes when esophageal cancer sets in which can be diagnosed early on as revealed by a study. The study was conduc...
29 Apr, 2022, 10.17 PM IST
Acid reflux is more worrisome than you think, limit intake of tea & peanut butter sandwichesDiet and lifestyle changes can ward off complaints of heartburn.
23 Aug, 2021, 06.13 PM IST
Dr Reddy's launches stomach, esophagus problems treatment drug in the USQuoting IQVIA Health data, Dr Reddy's said the Prevacid brand and generic had US sales of approximately USD 87 million for the most recent ...
22 Feb, 2021, 12.37 PM IST
Child accidentally swallowed button battery? Honey can reduce internal injuriesThis common household product may significantly reduce mortality from highly caustic batteries.
12 Jun, 2018, 03.08 PM IST