DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you stated that the body works to keep blood pH levels steady. My urologist has recommended that I drink baking soda in water to alkalinize my urine. Is it true ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a friend who’s 28 with “really low” urine pH (I don’t know how low). Apparently, it is due to constant dehydration and drinking coffee all day long, to the point that the doctor ...

Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. Dear Dr. Roach: I have a friend who’s 28 with “really low” urine pH (I don’t know how low). Apparently, it is due to constant ...

Regarding a recent column: If a body does not need help in maintaining pH balance, why does the consumption of different foods cause changes in urine pH? — K.F. Dr. Roach: The body has two main organs ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I have a friend who’s 28 with “really low” urine pH (I don’t know how low). Apparently, it is due to constant ...