As we become increasingly aware of toxins lurking in our food—including protein powder, dark chocolate, and brown rice—it’s only natural to wonder about other foods you regularly eat. One of those ...

IF YOU'VE EVER been warned to watch how much fish you eat, there might be a good reason. “Some of this concern is valid, given that most of the methylmercury in our bodies comes from eating seafood, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Those looking to catch and eat fish in the lakes and rivers in Middle Georgia may want to be aware of state advisories that warn ...

BOSTON — Mercury in fish and seafood has been linked to an increased risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), new research shows. Findings from a preliminary study showed that among persons who ...

SAN FRANCISCO, California, October 10, 2008 (ENS) - The current mercury consumption guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may not take into account the damage done by exposure to low ...

WASHINGTON — No fish can escape mercury pollution. That's the take-home message from a federal study of mercury contamination released Wednesday that tested fish from nearly 300 streams across the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gabriel Filippelli, Indiana University (THE CONVERSATION) People fishing along the ...