This is not an article that dismisses attempts to improve uric acid excretion based solely on the number of studies. There is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you stated that the body works to keep blood pH levels steady. My urologist has recommended that I drink baking soda in water to alkalinize my urine. Is it true ...

A University of Manchester scientist has discovered that very small changes in the level of acidity in blood may have a detrimental impact on the health of patients with kidney disease. Chronic Kidney ...

Your body is constantly performing a delicate balancing act that most of us never think about. While we’re busy worrying about calories and carbs, a microscopic chemistry experiment determines how ...

The alkaline diet is based on the theory that food can regulate the body's pH, or acid-base balance. While certain foods leave behind acidic or alkaline residues, the body's kidneys and lungs tightly ...