Mercury is a neurotoxic metal that can cause irreparable harm to human health – especially the brain development of young ...

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 ...

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 ...

By Theresa Sullivan Barger Advertisement Article continues below this ad Conn. Health I-Team Writer Despite efforts by the state to curb mercury in the air and water, unhealthy levels of the element ...

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 ...

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — A study by a University of Connecticut professor has found increased levels of mercury in fish in seven waterways. Judge orders search warrant for Georgia FBI raid unsealed by ...

A new study has found another negative effect of invasive zebra mussels in lakes: higher levels of mercury in fish. Researchers from the University of Minnesota, the U.S. Geological Survey and other ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lake Juliette surrounds the Georgia Power coal power plant Plant Scherer on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Juliette, Georgia. Scientists point to coal-fired power plants like Plant Scherer as a source ...