The Food and Drug Administration is restricting the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children's teeth ...

The stalks of rhubarb make delicious pies and jams, but the leaves are packed with oxalic acid, which can cause difficulty ...

In addition to protein, seafood contains vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids. 8 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults eat at least 8 ounces (2 palm-sized ...

“Beer is comprised completely of empty calories with no nutritional value,” said Dr. Byran Ho, a neurologist and director of ...

In a recent study published in the journal Biogeosciences, scientists have confirmed that mercury pollution from artisanal ...

New research reveals serious food safety concerns in mining regions due to airborne mercury from artisanal gold mining ...

Millions of people in Africa, South America, and Asia are facing serious long-term health risks from consuming local products ...

A common chemical that is widespread in the U.S. has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, researchers say. In a recent study published in the journal Neurology, researchers found a ...

In this context, researchers have connected neurotoxins from algal blooms to brain changes associated with an ...

Caroline Fraser’s new book “Murderland” connects the dots between the rise of lead in the atmosphere from smelting and gasoline and the prevalence of serial killers during the 1970s.

When I sat down to write this story, I remembered the gummy worms in the snack drawer of my kitchen. So I got up and grabbed a handful. I should add that I had just finished lunch, and I don’t really ...