Category Archives: Cancer
Heartburn and Cancer
Studies show that people who have chronic heartburn are more likely to develop a deadly cancer of the esophagus. Why? Heartburn occurs when the stomach acid “refluxes” or splashes back into the esophagus. Research suggests that acid irritates the esophagus and may lead to precancerous changes that can progress to cancer.
9 Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Health Hazards
Knowing the Risks Can Help You Protect Yourself Today, it seems almost everything is bad for us. In the past, eating hamburgers rare, getting a suntan or sitting in a restaurant’s smoking section was not considered a health hazard. Now studies suggest such seemingly benign activities can put us at increased risk for E. coli … Continue reading