Acid rain is a very broad term. It encompasses not only rain but also other forms of precipitation including fog, hail, sleet, snow, dust, and gas. It can even cause haze or smog, contributing to the ...

Metabolic acidosis happens when the blood is too acidic with a pH of 7.3 or below. There are many different causes and ...

Palmitic acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid (LCFA), a term for fatty acids containing 13 to 21 carbons. Palmitic acid contains 16 carbons. This acid is found in most fats and oils, such as ...

Years ago, a friend casually told me her secret to glowing skin wasn’t retinol or vitamin C. It was a cholesterol cream. I laughed. At the time, cholesterol conjured images of clogged arteries, not ...