Coal-fired power plants are a source of mercury that people can ingest by eating fish. Mark Wilson/Getty Images People fishing along the banks of the White River as it winds through Indianapolis ...

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, ...

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 ...

Seafood is a healthy food choice, though it can contain mercury. To reduce exposure, here are several types of seafood least likely to contain mercury.

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 ...

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 ...

Mercury is found in nearly all fish and is the biggest concern for eating fish. The latest health department reports show troubling developments, particularly in specific waterways. RIDOH has issued ...

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 ...