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Acidosis arises when acids accumulate in the blood and body or when bicarbonate (an alkali) levels drop. There are two main types of acidosis, defined by their underlying cause, as follows: ...
Explain that acids and bases are like chemical opposites. Tell students that they will experiment to figure out how many drops of a basic solution it takes to cause an acidic solution to move to the ...
Find out what you need to know about your acid-base balance, and discover how it may affect your health.
Is it an acid, base, or neutral? Make your own acid-base indicator from red cabbage, then test various household substances. Acids and bases are classes of materials that have different properties.
Peptides are amino acids − the body's building blocks of protein. Understand why athletes use them to get a leg up.
President Trump will restore seven more Army base names that originally honored Confederate military figures — but with different namesakes.
Your body makes short-chain fatty acids during digestion. Learn about how they benefit your health today.
Scientists may have uncovered a link between the risk of autism in children and fatty acids in umbilical cord blood, but one Yale professor told Newsweek more work needs to be done in the area.
A mix of vinegar and baking soda is a popular DIY cleaner – but it’s really inefficient. A chemist explains why you should reconsider using this fizzy mixture.
A Republican Congressman wants to ban GNC, a popular fitness and nutritional supplement store owned by a Chinese firm, from military bases.