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To some, citric acid might sound like a scary chemical used exclusively in factories that make gummy tarantulas and Sour Patch Kids. On the contrary, it's a naturally occurring ingredient found in ...

We hear about periodic alarming levels of domoic acid in our seafood. Levels are monitored constantly and closely by our California Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW), and when levels rise above ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The chemical released Tuesday night that killed two people and injured dozens at a La Porte industrial facility is made for a variety of uses, including human consumption. But ...

You may have heard of lactic acid occurring in your body, so you may be curious to hear that it’s also found in certain foods. Lactic acid is a type of organic acid produced by bacteria when foods ...

No ingredient has a hold on the skincare market quite like hyaluronic acid. These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a product that doesn’t have it in its formulation. But what is hyaluronic acid ...

Ferulic acid is an antioxidant compound in plant cells. Manufacturers add it to certain skin care products to help reduce inflammation and signs of aging and even the skin’s tone. Experts generally ...

Hydrofluoric acid burns may look deceptively mild at first, but delayed, disproportionate pain can signal a far more serious toxic injury.

Most people associate high uric acid with one dramatic symptom: a sudden, intensely painful attack of gout affecting the big toe. But what if the body sends quieter signals long before that ...