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HEARTBURN AND CANCER
Popping antacids every day? Apollo doctor warns your ‘normal acidity’ may be a slow-burning disease leading to much serious issues- Esophageal cancer or GERD? The overlapping symptoms, and the one thing that sets them apart
- A simple burning sensation could mean more than you think and it’s not related to heart, says Harvard-trained gut doctor
- ‘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
- 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
- Ditch the sodas and sugary beverages. 8 healthy drinks, recommended by Harvard gastroenterologist, that may lower your cancer riskDr. Saurabh Sethi suggests swapping sugary drinks for healthier options. Green tea and coffee are beneficial due to antioxidants. Water hel...04 Sep, 2025, 09.48 PM IST
- What seemed like heartburn after weight loss injections was actually cancer: Here’s what happenedA woman's experience highlights the importance of recognising persistent heartburn as a possible sign of stomach cancer, especially when ac...19 Jul, 2025, 08.01 PM 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
- GSK settles another lawsuit on heartburn drug Zantac in CaliforniaGSK settled a lawsuit in California over its heartburn drug Zantac causing cancer. Thousands of lawsuits are still pending in California an...29 Feb, 2024, 11.42 PM IST
- Drugmaker GSK settles another California lawsuit on heartburn drug ZantacGlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced that it will confidentially settle another lawsuit in California regarding its discontinued heartburn d...11 Oct, 2023, 01.59 PM IST
- Nurse suffers from a bad case of burping … only to find she has stage 3 colon cancerConstant burping can be a nuisance, but they can also be your body's way of telling you that all is not well.02 May, 2023, 06.14 PM 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
- No plans to reintroduce Zinetac in India: GSKBritish drugmaker GSK said it has no plans to reintroduce its once top-selling heartburn medication Zinetac (ranitidine) brand in India, de...15 Dec, 2022, 12.47 AM IST
- Sanofi trial failure ends development of breast cancer treatment amcenestrantA trial dubbed AMEERA-5, which was testing amcenestrant on women with newly-diagnosed advanced breast cancer, was stopped early because an ...17 Aug, 2022, 01.59 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
- World Cancer Day: Heartburn and constant use of acid reflux drugs may double the risk of stomach tumourDifficulty in swallowing, blood in vomit and voice change are some signs to watch out for.04 Feb, 2021, 11.00 AM IST
- Abdominal pain, heartburn could be subtle signs of stomach cancer; essential for patients to master food portion controlGastric cancer develops over many years with no obvious symptoms at the start.02 Feb, 2019, 03.50 PM IST
- Skimmed vs toned milk: What's the difference?If you are one of the them who believes skimmed and toned are the same, read on.01 Jun, 2018, 05.54 PM IST
- Make way for Movember: Health tips for No-Shave monthFocus on health issues and grow out your whiskers during No Shave November. Look out for these pointers while you're at it.18 Nov, 2015, 02.53 PM IST
- Frequent heartburn may predict cancers of throat, vocal cordFrequent heartburn is associated with cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nonsmokers and nondrinkers, a new study has warned.25 May, 2013, 12.09 PM IST
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