Popular heartburn medication may increase ischemic stroke risk

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 11:21 in Health & Medicine

A popular group of antacids known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, used to reduce stomach acid and treat heartburn may increase the risk of ischemic stroke, according to preliminary research.

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