<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: Heartburn Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:10:14 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Man's acid reflux turned out to be stage 4 cancer 'after being prescribed omeprazole']]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2183219_1.jpg"/><br><br>A 35-year-old man who suffered heartburn and acid reflux for years was later diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:54:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Charlotte Smith]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Cancer, Heartburn, Health (section), Hospital, Life (section), oesophageal adenocarcinoma, acid reflux, stage 4 cancer, palliative treatment</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2183219_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Dale says he was suffering from a burning sensation in his throat, acid rising at night and stomach cramps]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Dale Atkinson]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2183219_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Dale says he was suffering from a burning sensation in his throat, acid rising at night and stomach cramps]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Dale Atkinson]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[People on omeprazole for acid reflux told 'two problems' the longer you take it]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2183102_1.jpg"/><br><br>Simon Mills has explained potential issues with taking omeprazole long-term for acid reflux.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:11:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Charlotte Smith]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Health (section), Gut health, Healthy eating, Healthy diet, Heartburn, NHS, Omeprazole, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Long-term Use Risks, Rebound Acid Hypersecretion</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2183102_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" 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Life (section), Life &amp; Style (section), Omeprazole, NHS guidance, side effects, long-term use risks</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2175749_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Packet of generic Omeprazole pills]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2175749_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Packet of generic Omeprazole pills]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gut health doctor shares 3 ways to tackle acid reflux and heartburn naturally]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2175505_1.jpg"/><br><br>A gut health expert has shared three simple diet and lifestyle changes that may help people suffering from acid reflux and heartburn<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:13:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Howard Lloyd,Millie Bull]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Heartburn, Gut health, Acid reflux, Dr Megan Rossi, Gut health strategies, heartburn remedies, </media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2175505_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[One in 10 people with acid reflux develop Barrett's Oesophagus]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Jacob Wackerhausen via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2175505_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[One in 10 people with acid reflux develop Barrett's Oesophagus]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Jacob Wackerhausen via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS GP issues 'red flag' warning to anyone taking omeprazole for acid reflux]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2168216_1.jpg"/><br><br>For those dealing with persistent symptoms, doctors may prescribe PPIs like omeprazole to alleviate discomfort. <br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:12:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Grace Piercy,Charlotte Smith]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Heartburn, GP appointments, NHS GP, omeprazole, proton pump inhibitors, acid reflux warning</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2168216_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Brits have been warned about overusing PPIs]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2168216_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Brits have been warned about overusing PPIs]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS alert to anyone taking common medication for indigestion]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2157238_1.jpg"/><br><br>The health service has issued 'four to eight weeks' advice to anyone who takes the medication.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:31:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Toby Codd,Charlotte Smith]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>NHS, Heartburn, Proton Pump Inhibitors, NHS alert, indigestion medication, long-term side effects</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2157238_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The medication is used to treat symptoms of indigestion]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2157238_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The medication is used to treat symptoms of indigestion]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS alert issued for anyone who has taken lansoprazole for three months or more]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2151516_1.jpg"/><br><br>The health service has issued information for anyone taking the common drug.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:58:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Toby Codd,Charlotte Smith]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>NHS, Vitamin deficiency, Heartburn, NHS alert, lansoprazole, proton pump inhibitors, magnesium deficiency</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2151516_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The medication is commonly prescribed]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" 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