New research shows a strong link between frequent heartburn and cancers of the throat and vocal cord. A study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention has shown a 78 per cent increased risk of these cancer among people with a strong history of heartburn. The same study also shows that taking antacids for heartburn can reduce the chance of getting cancer. Read more here.
Study mentioned: Langevin SM, et al. Gastric Reflux Is an Independent Risk Factor for Laryngopharyngeal Carcinoma. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2013 May 23. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23703970
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