MICHAEL SMITH, MD: If you regularly take certain medicines for heartburn, you might think twice before you pop that pill. Drugs like ... If those don't work, talk to your doctor.

The results were alarming. Among PPI users, 5.6% reported kidney-related problems, compared to just 0.7% of those taking ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used in the U.S. to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux ...