Use for one year and three years was associated with a 1.5- and 2.4-fold increase in the risk of stomach cancer, respectively.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a popular class of heartburn drugs, are linked to stomach cancer, a recent review found.
The review indicates that prolonged use of PPIs – exceeding three months – “is significantly associated with an elevated risk of cancer,” while shorter-term usage “appears to pose a comparatively lower risk,” the authors wrote.
PPIs are potent drugs that lower stomach acidity. They work by binding irreversibly to proton pumps – proteins in the stomach that release protons, a component of stomach acid. This action prevents the secretion of protons. Continue reading

A new study shows that a common oral bacterium linked to a virulent form of colorectal cancer could be driving tumor growth.
As I sit here today writing this message to you, looking back forty-one years ago where this part of the story began, I must admit having terminal pancreatic cancer has been a blessing to me and thousands who have crossed my path on their way to vibrant health.
The toxic herbicide industry, which continues to blast out carcinogens like glyphosate and atrazine, 
A breakthrough discovery links stress hormones with a fourfold surge in the spread of cancer, shedding light on why patients under severe stress often have 

Everyone knows someone who has experienced the terrible disease that is cancer. It’s an unfortunate reality, but it’s one wherein we must live. What can make cancer so much worse is the aggressive, life-altering treatments that often follow, like radiation and
The United States government has a history of targeting any American doctor, researcher or product developer who professes that there are cures for cancer. Some of the most brilliant researchers and doctors have been forced to flee the United States in order to treat cancer patients using an individualized, holistic approach. Others have stood their ground and fought back against the Big Pharma drug cartels.
A team of Government-funded researchers at top universities in the US and UK will receive up to $25million over five years to investigate what’s behind the rise.
Along an 85-mile stretch of road in Louisiana, residents have seven times the cancer risk than the national average, have been diagnosed with chronic health conditions and babies are born underweight at three times the national average.
With many clinicians and healthcare workers leaving the industry, leaders need to pay attention, Adrienne Boissy says.
Published on the first generation Federal Observer website sometime in late 2001 or early 2002. Life goes on and nothing really changes.