Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid medication that can help treat people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who develop metabolic acidosis, a condition where too much acid builds up in the body.

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Apple cider vinegar might have some health benefits, but it is ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications for gas include simethicone, activated charcoal, bismuth subsalicylate, antacids, alpha-galactosidase, lactase, loperamide, and sodium bicarbonate. Each works ...

Zepbound’s common side effects include digestive issues (such as nausea or vomiting), injection site reactions, and abdominal pain. Serious side effects of Zepbound include severe digestive issues, ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

Fall may have just officially begun, but the titular illness of "flu and cold season" seems to have gotten a jump start on previous years. The flu has begun hitting parts of the U.S. earlier this year ...

When you’re dealing with an upset stomach—from a stomach bug or on a day when your tummy just feels off—deciding what to eat can feel confusing. What will provide nutrition, and also stay down? As a ...