The People's Perspective on Medicine
How Can You Ease Heartburn Symptoms?
You don't have to take a PPI like omeprazole to ease heartburn symptoms. Other medications and nondrug approaches like baking soda can help.
Show 1179: What Should You Do About Digestive Distress? (Archive)
Listen to find out when your digestive distress might signal a serious problem and when you could manage it at home with simple remedies.
Is Zantac – Ranitidine and Cancer the Tip of the Iceberg?
For over 30 years, millions of people took ranitidine (Zantac) for heartburn. Is there a link between ranitidine and cancer? There's new data!
How Can You Take Control of Your Digestive Health?
Dr. Marvin Singh takes an integrative approach to digestive health and precision medicine. How can you assess your biomarkers at home?
Can You Use D-Limonene to Overcome Heartburn?
D-limonene derived from citrus peels may help ease the symptoms of acid reflux. Some people take it for gallstones, too.
How Does Baking Soda in Water Fight Swelling?
A dose of baking soda in water signals the spleen to produce anti-inflammatory immune cells. This may help reduce swelling.
What Are Downsides to New Secret Weapon for Heartburn?
We warn a reader to be wary of a secret weapon for heartburn. It turns out to be generic Nexium, and long-term use has potentially serious complications.
Could Famotidine Have a Surprising New Use?
A high-dose IV form of the heartburn medicine famotidine is being tested for a surprising new use. Scientists hope it will help against COVID-19.
Can You Relieve Heartburn With Vinegar?
Many people have found they can ease heartburn with vinegar. When will scientists study this remedy so we will know whether or how it works?
How a Little Girl Overcame Her Constipation
A mother describes how her young daughter overcame her constipation by following a diet full of fiber-rich vegetables and fruits.
Apple Cider Vinegar Is a Weird Remedy for Heartburn
Taking a spoonful or two of apple cider vinegar mixed in water is a popular remedy for heartburn. While not everyone finds it helpful, many people do.
Will Intermittent Fasting Give You Heartburn?
Some readers report that intermittent fasting reduces their symptoms of heartburn. For others, however, fasting triggers indigestion.
Show 1187: Are Supplements Really a Waste of Time?
Many people take supplements. A major review last summer concluded, though, that they are a waste of time for heart disease. Is that really true?