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Heartburn

Heartburn has millions of Americans running to the shelves of their supermarkets and drugstores to end their discomfort. Most of the time, over-the-counter medicines and lifestyle changes can provide relief. Listen in as doctors explain the symptoms of heartburn, when you can safely self-medicate, and what warning signs require medical evaluation.

Keywords: heartburn, simple heartburn, antacid, antacids, acid reflux, acid reflux disease, histamine blocker, Pepcid, Pepcid Complete, famotidine, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, H2 blocker, H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitor, PPI, chest pain, painful swallowing, Barrett's esophagus, esophagitis, esophagus disease, esophagus, stomach acid, esophageal cancer

Your Rights as a Patient

Your Rights as a Patient Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed consent" form. Many people sign it without much thought. What does "informed consent" mean? Join our panel of legal experts as they clarify this important medical principle.

Keywords: Informed consent, patient rights, surgical procedures, prostate, decisions

Your Health and Your Insurance

Your Health and Your Insurance Health insurance is important to everyone, especially people with chronic conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Tune in to watch highlights from a panel discussion offering advice on how to handle problems with insurance providers.

Keywords: CCFA, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, Insurance, Group health insurance, HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, health insurance, drug coverage, insurance policy, insurance benefits, health benefits, health insurance

Poor Sleep's Effect on Health

Poor Sleep's Effect on Health Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get sick, your weight and, for children, how well they grow. Learn why sleep can mean more than just a good night's rest.

Keywords: Sleep, insomnia, diabetes, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, Ambien, Zolpidem, Sonata, Zaleplon, Valium, Diazepam, Librium, Chlordiazepoxide, metabolism, sleep deprivation, hormones, cortisol, stress hormone, obesity, puberty, immune system, immune function, stress, sleep wake cycle