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How to relieve the bloating, indigestion and heartburn caused by your Thanksgiving feast

Amazon launches online health clinic for common conditions. Who will use it?

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Zantac, ranitidine generics removed from market due to cancer-causing impurity

FDA pulls Zantac ranitidine market

Common heartburn drugs could increase risk of stomach bugs

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What are the alternatives to Zantac?

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CVS, Walgreens halt Zantac sales due to FDA's safety concerns

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Sandoz recalls generic Zantac due to possible carcinogen

FDA investigating cancer-causing impurities in Zantac

Heartburn medications can cause more harm than good, large study finds

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Alternative Medicine

An all-natural heartburn and indigestion cure that's probably already in your kitchen

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