Health
Consumer Reports warns of mercury in canned tuna
Canned tuna is known to contain low levels of mercury, but a new Consumer Reports investigation has found spikes of the neurotoxin in some cans.
Feb 10, 2023
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News tagged with mercury levels
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Seafood consumption, mercury exposure not tied to mortality
(HealthDay)—Seafood consumption and associated mercury exposure are not significantly associated with the risk for mortality, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in JAMA Network Open.
Dec 2, 2021
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Health
Students chowing down tuna in dining halls are unaware of mercury exposure risks
A surprising number of students eating in university dining halls have been helping themselves to servings of tuna well beyond the amounts recommended to avoid consuming too much mercury, a toxic heavy metal.
Jun 28, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Home remedies: Can fish oil supplements treat depression?
Fish oil supplements may ease depression in some people. Some studies in adults suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may help treat mild to moderate depression, but more research is needed.
Jun 27, 2019
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Neuroscience
Mercury in fish, seafood may be linked to higher risk of ALS
Eating fish and seafood with higher levels of mercury may be linked to a higher risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of ...
Feb 20, 2017
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Health
Gluten-free diet may increase risk of arsenic, mercury exposure
People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for increased exposure to arsenic and mercury - toxic metals that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological effects, according to a report in the journal ...
Feb 13, 2017
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Health
Mercury levels dropping in north Atlantic tuna
(HealthDay)—Mercury levels in one tuna species have decreased along with industrial emissions of the dangerous chemical element, a new study finds.
Nov 23, 2016
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Dentistry
Have more than eight dental fillings? It could increase the mercury levels in your blood
Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of ...
Sep 27, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Higher levels of mercury in brain not linked with increased risk of Alzheimer's disease
In a study of deceased individuals, moderate seafood consumption was correlated with lesser Alzheimer disease neuropathology, and although seafood consumption was associated with higher brain levels of mercury, the higher ...
Feb 2, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Study finds association between blood levels of trace metals and risk of glaucoma
In an analysis that included a representative sample of the South Korean population, a lower blood manganese level and higher blood mercury level were associated with greater odds of a glaucoma diagnosis, according to a study ...
Aug 6, 2015
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