A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.

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Australian scientists have discovered a means of genetically modifying animals -fruit flies and zebrafish, respectively – to ...

Fears of mercury in seafood, according to Kaneko, began in Minamata, Japan, in the 1950s, when high mercury levels in ...

Heavy metals naturally occur in the Earth's crust, but human activities can increase their concentration in the environment, ...

In 2025, we may see radical top-down changes to our healthcare system as new heads of the NIH - National Institutes of Health ...

I had terrible sinus issues that caused infections so severe, I required surgery," recalls Kathleen. "Through the years, the ...

Hazardous materials investigators were called to a Pasadena park Thursday after a bottle of mercury was discovered in a bathroom, leading to an evacuation of the park and one person being transported ...

With nothing to lose, I ordered an at-home test from QuicksilverScientific.com, and was shocked to read the results indicating I had high levels of mercury in my body. “Reading how dental ...

In adults, mercury poisoning can affect fertility and blood pressure regulation. Recommendations for how often a person should eat canned tuna can vary depending on several factors, including the ...

Song birds, mammals and amphibians alike are being exposed to toxic amounts of mercury, according to a report released by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). Fish have long been blamed for ...

Presenter Alan Carr has recalled getting food poisoning at a party and Adele's dog then taking a "s***" on his floor. Alan, 48, has teased that he was "nearly killed" by Paloma Faith, 43 ...