Early Brief. Newsletter. On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.
Healthwise. Medical Reference. A. The two most common causes of peptic ulcer disease are infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria and use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) .Although many people are infected with H. pylori bacteria, only a few of them will develop peptic ulcer disease.ealthwise. Medical Reference. A. The two most common causes of peptic ulcer disease are infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria and use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) .
Additional factors that increase the risk for peptic ulcer disease include the following: 1  Age (more common in people over the age of 50). 2  Alcohol use. 3  Family history of peptic ulcers. 4  Smoking.