A mother and her toddler have been left with potentially life-changing injuries after being attacked with a corrosive substance in south London. The attack in Clapham on Wednesday night left 12 people ...

The alkaline diet is based on the idea that certain foods can change the body's pH (its measure of acidity and alkalinity) to reduce acidity. Though there are several interpretations of the diet, most ...

The pH scale is used to measure acidity and alkalinity levels. It measures the presence of positively and negatively charged hydrogen ions in a particular solution. The higher the hydrogen ions, the ...

Waking up with a burning sensation in the chest, sour taste in the mouth, or heaviness in the stomach is a common problem ...

Though celebs (from Kelly Ripa to Gwyneth Paltrow to Victoria Beckham) have raved about the benefits of the alkaline diet (More energy! Less pain!), dietitians and nutrition scientists say to take a ...

The alkaline diet, popular for its cancer prevention claims, emphasizes fruits and vegetables while limiting meats and processed foods. However, scientific reviews indicate it doesn't alter blood pH ...

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 ...

A lush Hawaiian landscape in acidic volcanic soil is proof enough that plants can thrive in all sorts of soil. While too much acidity can be deadly for plants, many prefer moderately acidic soil with ...