Advertisement
Sex addiction
Now that we've got your attention, take a look at our new health blogs and have your say.
Half marathon tips
Only 10 weeks to the Knysna half marathon. An expert gives some training tips.
     TERMS     GET A DAILY HEALTH TIP  
  
MAKE HEALTH24 YOUR HOMEPAGE   
H24 NEWS MEDICAL SCHEMES DIET FITNESS NATURAL MAN WOMAN SEX PREGNANCY CHILD TEEN SUN
FOCUS CENTRES MEDS ORAL PET MIND GRAPHICS VIDEOS ANTI-AGEING CELEBRITIES WIN TOOLS EXPERTS TALK FIND


Heartburn
No heartburn this holiday
24/11/2006
The holiday season can be hard to stomach for the millions of South Africans with chronic heartburn, otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
Read
Weight gain ups GORD risk
1/6/2006
Symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) appear to be directly related to body-mass index, even if a person is not overweight.
Read
Give heartburn the heave-ho
8/5/2006
Millions of people are plagued with heartburn, but experts say a few easy lifestyle changes can help reduce or eliminate symptoms.
Read
Surgery effective for GORD
20/10/2005
Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery relieved symptoms of severe reflux disease and yielded high levels of patient satisfaction five years after the procedure, a study found.
Read
Ulcer researchers win Nobel prize
3/10/2005
Two Australian doctors were awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine on Monday for their research on bacteria in gastritis and ulcer disease, the Nobel jury said.
Read
Weight loss vs. GORD
3/8/2005
Being overweight can contribute to symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder, commonly known as GORD, researchers report.
Read
GORD linked to cancers
22/6/2005
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) may be linked with more cancers than previously believed, new research suggests.
Read
Prescription drugs for GORD?
17/5/2005
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are less effective than prescription drugs in fighting chronic acid reflux, according to a new international study.
Read
GORD: More than a balky stomach
21/2/2005
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) affects an estimated five percent to seven percent of the world's population. Could GORD be dangerous if left untreated?
Read
GORD: more than just heartburn
24/11/2004
Frequent heartburn can be a sign of a potentially serious condition called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Take note of these warning signs.
Read
 Today's top stories
  • ADCOCK ADMITS TO COLLUSION
  • HACKERS INCITE EPILEPSY SEIZURES
  • TEENS USE DRUGS TO ENHANCE SEX
  • CONTRACEPTIVE PATCH DANGEROUS?
  • POVERTY CAUSES HEART DISEASE?
  • FREE ARVS CUT DEATH TOLL
  • IUDS REDUCE CANCER RISK
     Previous stories
     
     
    Subscribe to...
    *Daily tip
    *Weekly tip
    Want to subscribe to our newsletters?
    Click here.
    *Stand a chance to win R1000 every month!

     
     
     
     
    Advertisement

     Sponsored links
     Health24 links

    Advertisement

     

    © Health24 2000-2008. All rights reserved
      
    We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health
    information.
    Verify here.