For heartburn and acid-related symptoms, antacids are quick relief antidotes. However, is long-term consumption of antacid healthy for us? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Tariq Rashid, director ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Antacids are over-the-counter (OTC) medications that help relieve heartburn or indigestion by reducing stomach acid. While they provide quick relief, antacids ...

Thanks to research recently released from the Forsyth Institute, scientists finally know antacids have been linked with a higher risk of bone fractures. © 2025 ...

(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who take antacids may be more likely to have children who go on to develop asthma than their counterparts who don’t take these medications, a research review suggests ...

Liquid antacids that contain substances, including calcium carbonate, used to ease gastrointestinal conditions like acid reflux may significantly damage dental restorations. The report was published ...

ANSWER: Heartburn is a sensation of discomfort in the upper abdomen or in the lower chest that is burning in quality. Although we often tie heartburn to acid reflux, it’s impossible to be immediately ...