Foods that produce acid-ash end-products include any meats, whole grains, beans or seeds. Ash can make your urine acid or alkaline, but not your blood because of the checks and balances our bodies ...

The acidity of urine -- as well as the presence of small molecules related to diet -- may influence how well bacteria can grow in the urinary tract, a new study shows. The research, at Washington ...

High uric acid levels can affect anyone, even those who eat well. Factors like purine-rich foods, sugary drinks, and alcohol contribute to this. Poor hydration, obesity, and certain medications also ...

A recent American Journal of Medicine study assessed the role of low-acid diets in protecting against kidney and cardiovascular disorders among primary hypertension patients. Study: Kidney and ...

Kidney stones is an extremely common condition, that is usually not life-threatening, but can be extremely painful, and upend ...

In today’s pop culture vernacular, it’s an insult to be called basic — the opposite of cool and trendsetting. But in the nutrition world, being basic, as in alkaline, is aspirational, with popular ...