Dear Dr. Johnson: As long as I take antacids, should I take one containing calcium so that I get some possible protection against bone thinning also? There are many antacids on the market (for example ...

Despite inconclusive evidence that Renagel is better than calcium drugs, Genzyme, which acquired Renagel last year, has vowed to turn the "sleepy" medication into a "$1 billion-a-year blockbuster," ...

Q. I just heard about bismuth toxicity from habitually taking Pepto-Bismol for a long time. Are you aware of anything similar for people who take more than the recommended dose of Tums long-term? A.

A recently published report describes the case of a 61-year-old male patient who experienced antacid-induced hypercalcemia and highlights the importance of performing thorough medication ...

A culture of casual antacid use in India is masking serious digestive issues, quietly straining the heart, gut and kidneys, ...

If you have ever had the sour taste of vomit in your mouth after a spicy meal chances are you have taken antacids to relive your pain. Antacids are over-the-counter medications that help neutralize ...

The main ingredient in antacids could help stem the spread of cancerous tumors, experts have revealed. Nanoparticles of calcium carbonate halted the growth of a tumor in its tracks, scientists at ...

Stomach discomfort is something we’ve all experienced at one time or another, and when the pain strikes, many of us go straight for the Tums in our medicine cabinet. But is it a bad thing if we rely ...

KRISTIN: DOCTORS IN MILWAUKEE ARE LOOKING INTO COMMON OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUG, TUMS, CAN SPEED UP LABOR AND DELIVERY. TO TALK ABOUT THIS FIRST OF ITS- FORGIE. SHE’S AN OBGYN WITH AU HEALTH CARE. YOU ARE ...