heartburn

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British pharmaceutical group GSK reported Wednesday a sharp rise in annual net profit, boosted by strong sales of HIV, respiratory and cancer treatments as it recovered from costly US lawsuits over its Zantac heartburn treatment.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

There could be continued heartburn over the terms of the Skydance deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

Before Aidan’s diagnosis he had experienced several months of severe heartburn, but he did not get it checked out straight away.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024

“There’s some heartburn amongst Black Detroiters that they don’t have representation in Congress but also amongst Democrats in general,” said Adrian Hemond, a Democratic strategist in Michigan.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

Not like for a doctor, but inside my chest it feels empty, like getting punched and a heartburn at the same time.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes