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Heartburn drugs may raise stroke risk

Study latest to raise health concern for popular proton pump inhibitors

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FEELING THE BURN  Popular drugs taken for heartburn may be associated with a higher risk for stroke.

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By Laura Beil

- More than 2 years ago

NEW ORLEANS — Popular heartburn drugs — already under investigation for possible links to dementia, kidney and heart problems (SN: 6/11/16, p.