Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring compound in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. While small amounts of oxalic acid are not harmful, this compound can inhibit the absorption of other ...

If you are between the ages of 18 -75 yrs and have a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones, you may be eligible to participate in a study exploring how dietary oxalate is absorbed in the gut and ...

Phosphorus (P) activation is a major challenge for agriculture on tropical soils like Ferralsols in East Africa, mainly due to soil acidity and high mobility of aluminium (Al). Strategies such as ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say the new sixth taste activates a strong sensation in receptors that detect sour tastes, which could be a survival mechanism. Rich Legg/Getty Images Researchers say ...

Scholars have discovered evidence of a sixth basic taste. The tongue responds to ammonium chloride, a popular ingredient in some Scandinavian candies. The OTOP1 protein receptor, previously linked to ...

BALTIMORE -- Businesses were evacuated and roads were closed Monday morning after a tanker carrying a potentially explosive chemical compound overturned in Hagerstown, Maryland State Police said.

Thirty tons of a potentially explosive chemical went missing from a sealed train car in April, and no one has any clue where it went. The good news is that Union Pacific doesn't have any evidence that ...

Love juicing? This is a reminder too much of a good thing can be unhealthy or even cause injury in very rare cases. A liver specialist is sounding the alarm about fad diets that are being promoted ...