WASHINGTON D.C. -- Man-made phosphorus pollution is reaching dangerously high levels in freshwater basins around the world, according to new research. A new study published in Water Resources Research ...

Higher phosphorus levels are associated with peripheral atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness, independent of traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. These associations may account for ...

Phosphorus is a natural mineral that is essential for plant growth and development, and Earth's agricultural-grade phosphorus reserves are expected to be depleted in 50 to 100 years. A new discovery ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Key Takeaways Eat phosphate-rich foods like yogurt, milk, salmon, and chicken.Work with your healthcare provider to find out why your phosphate levels are low.

Phosphorus is an important nutrient, but too much of it in lakes and streams can diminish water quality and lead to eutrophication, resulting in harmful algal blooms and dead zones. To restore ...

Healthy adults with higher levels of phosphate in the blood are more likely to have increased levels of calcium in the coronary arteries—a key indicator of atherosclerosis and future cardiovascular ...

DENVER—Niacin treatment is known to lower phosphorus levels in patients with stage 5 CKD and hyperphosphatemia, but new findings show that this effect extends across a broad spectrum of renal function ...

Men with fertility issues have lower levels of phosphate in the blood than average, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology ...