On July 27, journalist Selma Inocência Marivate informed Amnesty International that she believes she was poisoned with heavy ...

Sick schoolchildren and allegations of a cover-up have pushed China's public safety concerns back into the public eye ...

Lead and mercury are naturally occurring elements in the earth's crust and are common environmental contaminants. Because people concerned about possible exposures to these elements often seek advice ...

Parashore Pear Slices in juice were recalled by the FDA due to potential lead and cadmium contamination. Here’s a list of ...

In his closing remarks, Dr Tahmeed Ahmed, executive director of the icddr,b, emphasised the stakes: "Lead poisoning silently ...

There are many ways children can become exposed to lead which in some cases may cause serious health issues. Lead exposure ...

A recent study found that 28 brands of dark chocolate contained high concentrations of cadmium and lead — heavy metals that can cause brain and nervous system damage and cancer if consumed in ...

Fraser Health says a case of lead poisoning in Surrey, B.C., has been connected to unauthorized Ayurvedic alternative medicine, prompting a warning about the products being sold at a grocery ...

W.W. Industrial Group, Inc. is recalling 15 oz. cans of PARASHORE Pear Slices in Juice (UPC# 704817164237, Lot 3700/01172 6122J) due to potential contamina ...

W.W. Industrial Group Inc. of New York is recalling Parashore Pear Slices in juice because government testing has shown them ...

Heavy metals can bioaccumulate in the body and cause toxicity, depending on the metal involved, dosage, route, exposure durations, and the specifics of the person being affected.