Share of Cost, Frequent Heartburn Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer By 78%

Sunday, Mar. 9th 2014 8:00 AM

Frequent heartburn increases the risk of cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nondrinkers and nonsmokers, according to a new study. The research, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, also indicated that the use of antacids has a protective effect against these cancers, while prescription medications do not.

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