A new wave of scientific interest is spotlighting GOT2—glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 2—as a compelling therapeutic target in the fight against pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal and ...

A uric acid test measures the amount of a waste product called uric acid (urate) in your blood or urine. Uric acid is a byproduct of the breakdown of chemicals called purines found in foods and drinks ...

Acid reflux is a burning sensation in the chest that some people experience after eating. Baking soda may help relieve symptoms of acid reflux or heartburn, but people should use it carefully ...

Research in mice showed limited intakes of one particular essential amino acid can slow the impacts of aging and even lengthen their lifespan. Scientists now wonder if these findings could help people ...

IN a recent publication Breusch 1 has reported experiments suggesting a condensation of the—CH 2.COOH group of β-ketonic acids with oxaloacetic acid, resulting in the formation of citric acid.

Folate is a naturally occurring water-soluble B vitamin. Folic acid is a synthetic (manmade) form of folate often added to foods and taken in supplement form. Both are sources of vitamin B9 and ...

Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines, which are found in foods like red meat, seafood, and alcohol. Normally, the kidneys filter and remove uric acid through urine.

"There’s a lot required because it’s an acid trip. I’ve never read anything like it," he told Rogan. "My brother and I and Randall all sort of congregated on this. So there’s some good ...

R-alpha lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant, has recently caught the limelight owing to its wide array of health benefits. This naturally-occurring compound found in small amounts in foods like ...

Four mining companies have been accused of polluting the watershed of Zambia’s most important river since the start of the year Farmers Nelson Banda and Elizabeth Bwalya stand in a field of maize ...

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that occurs naturally in the body. Its primary function is to trap water inside tissue cells. People may use products containing hyaluronic acid to help with skin ...