CO2 levels are altering the chemical makeup of human blood over time, and may lead to health problems down the road. | Credit ...

According to the fossil record, Earth's atmospheric CO 2 levels remained relatively stable for at least the 150,000-year history of Homo sapiens, hovering around 280 to 300 parts per million (ppm). In ...

A peer-reviewed study published in Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health on February 26, 2026, reports that average serum ...

Rising carbon dioxide levels are being detected within the human body, with new research warning a key blood marker for the gas could near its healthy limit within decades if current trends continue.

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This is the solution to a case we presented recently. You may review the case here. The patient had complained of dyspnea, and an abnormal electrolyte panel revealed a decreased bicarbonate level of ...

Low serum bicarbonate is independently associated with an increased risk of kidney disease progression in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a study found. The association is particularly ...

Study Supports Use of SWL for Moderate-Sized Stones Metabolic acidosis was defined as serum bicarbonate values of 12 or higher but less than 22 mEq/L. The following article features coverage from the ...

Bicarbonate management is a critical aspect of treating patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly those receiving haemodialysis. Inefficient kidney function disrupts the natural acid–base ...

A new study suggests rising carbon-dioxide levels may be slowly changing human blood chemistry and could impact long term ...