Scientists detect a surprising shift in human blood as atmospheric CO2 rises

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260814235845.htm

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acockworkorange@mander.xyz · 14 pts · 1d

Summary: Rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may be leaving a measurable imprint inside the human body. Researchers analyzing more than two decades of U.S. health data found that blood bicarbonate levels have climbed about 7% since 1999, while calcium and phosphorus have declined—changes that closely track increasing atmospheric CO2.

CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org · 3 pts · 20h

I guess it makes sense - the more CO2 you breath, the more your body has to deal with, and it's physiologically relevant.