Many marine mammals and seabirds degrade methylmercury mostly in the liver. Atlantic bluefin tuna appear to lean on the ...

Seafood is still one of the healthiest proteins you can eat, but it comes with a caveat. Every fish in the ocean, from the smallest sardine to the largest shark, contains some amount of mercury. This ...

WASHINGTON — A federal study of mercury contamination released today found the toxic substance in every fish tested at nearly 300 streams across the country, a finding that underscores how widespread ...

It’s well known advice for pregnant women — don’t eat fish while you’re expecting, since the mercury they contain could harm a developing brain. Fish are among the most common sources of exposure to ...

A recent article published in Global Challenges proposed a novel approach to lowering mercury levels in fish meat during post-packaging storage, which could potentially extend its safe consumption ...

LONDON (Reuters Health) - High blood levels of mercury, possibly caused by eating a lot of seafood, are associated with infertility in both men and women, researchers reported on Tuesday. Dr.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) current guidance on seafood consumption during and before pregnancy – and for ...

A flash of pink breaks the muddy surface of the Amazon River as scientists and veterinarians, waist-deep in the warm current, patiently work a mesh net around a pod of river dolphins. They draw it ...

A new research finding warns that Ghana cannot afford to delay the urgent need for stricter regulation of artisanal mining, ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...