Acid reflux affects up to 20% of the population and is on the rise The main causes are diet, obesity, smoking, medication and pregnancy Women are more likely to experience severe symptoms of GORD (Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) The symptoms of acid reflux get worse with age The most common symptom of reflux disease is heartburn
FDA plays a crucial role in addressing and managing drug shortages, including those affecting cancer treatments
Contributions of dietary, demographic, disease, lifestyle and other factors in explaining variabilities in concentrations of selected monohydroxylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in urine: data for US children, adolescents, and adults
Consistent with section II.G.2.b
Tobacco and cancer of the digestive system Smoking tobacco is a major risk factor for developing mouth, lip, and larynx cancer, as well as cancer of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, colon, and rectum