What is the alkaline diet? This celeb-favorite diet claims to change your body's pH level

Though public figures have promoted the alkaline diet as a way to do anything from lose weight to cure cancer, most claims ...

Why most health claims about the benefits of alkaline water are false — and whether you should still drink it

Most supposed health benefits of alkaline water are false, as it cannot treat cancer or reduce your risk of heart disease.
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What your pH balance is secretly doing to your body

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 ...
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Garden soil health: Why you should test pH level, and how often

One of the biggest factors affecting the health of plants in your garden is the pH of the soil, which is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. A pH of 7.0 is neutral while that above 7.0 is alkaline ...
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Why is it important to maintain your skin’s pH balance? 7 expert tips for healthy skin

The post-monsoon season is often a welcome change. Still, it also brings unique challenges for skin health that should not be overlooked. The fluctuating humidity levels, sudden temperature changes, ...
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When Should Umbilical Cord pH Trigger Intensive Observation?

Umbilical cord pH levels < 7.2 may increase the risk for adverse neonatal outcomes, a Danish national cohort study shows. Severe acidosis has typically been thought to occur < 7.0. Reconsideration of ...