It’s not the poison, it’s the dose.” Many heavy metals exist naturally in the environment—and even in our bodies. But when ...

An earth metal that can lead to cancer has been found in the burn zones of the Eaton and Palisades fires, the San Francisco ...

Find out what you need to know about copper toxicity, and discover the pros, cons, risks, and benefits, and how it may affect health. Skip to main content Home ...

Alligators aren’t all that’s lurking in southeast swamps as University of Georgia research uncovers increased levels of a toxic metal in the water.

A major global study found that up to 17% of the world’s cropland is contaminated with toxic heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead — posing serious risks to public health and food ...

Chromium is a heavy metal that exists in two forms. One form, chromium(III), is a safe micronutrient that our body needs. The other, chromium(VI), is a dangerous carcinogen linked to ovarian, lung ...