Stomach Remedy Shocks the World: Tums Clinches Nobel Prize in Medicine
How many jalapeño poppers does it take to win a Nobel Prize? Apparently, just enough to sponsor a lifetime of fiery regret—and perhaps a heroic fistful of Tums . Listen, I’ve always said food is life, but whoever imagined that the humble chewable antacid, our chalky little savior in pastel armor, would rocket to Stockholm stardom? I mean, don’t we all secretly crave science that really works for us in the trenches—like right after demolishing a couple chili dogs at midnight, rethinking every choice we’ve ever made? This news sent a fizzing wave of delight through my acid-prone heart. Move over, stethoscopes—there’s a new medical miracle in town, and it comes in “Assorted Berries.” Trust me, this is one scientific advancement my digestive tract will gladly stand behind . Want to see why the Nobel folks are suddenly singing the Tums jingle? LEARN MORE

STOCKHOLM—In an effort to honor the groundbreaking work of bringing fast relief to millions suffering post-meal heartburn and indigestion, the prestigious Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded Monday to the over-the-counter chewable antacid Tums. “What Tums has achieved was long thought impossible: a fruit-flavored tablet capable of quickly neutralizing acid reflux even after a person has eaten dozens of jalapeño poppers,” said Olle Kämpe, chair of the Nobel Prize Committee for Physiology or Medicine, adding that the panel was particularly impressed by the scientific rigor behind Tums’ catchy jingle and its pioneering development of colorful little miracle tablets. “How often have we been unduly punished by our own bodies for having one too many chili dogs? How many generations have accepted that bloating is the inevitable price of enjoying a greasy bacon double cheeseburger? Tums allows our children to grow up in a world where they can house two dozen Buffalo wings without the consequence of an upset stomach.” At press time, Tums had also been awarded the James Beard Award for Excellence in Tropical Flavoring.













