Two separate studies reveal alarming levels of harmful chemicals and pesticide residues in common vegetables and fruits. The ...

Two soil samples collected in August exceeded safe standards for hexavalent chromium, a chemical known to cause cancer.

Two recent researches found alarming levels of harmful heavy metals — such as lead, chromium, and cadmium — in common ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Does more chemical emissions mean a higher risk to people who live near facilities that handle toxic ...

Bengaluru: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a nanomaterial-based solution to address heavy metal contamination in water — a significant health hazard affecting ...

The team embarked on a mission to tackle the challenge of synthesizing nanoparticles using nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) to ...

Contaminated water is pouring in to a pond at the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve. That's led to calls for a government cleanup.

Because chromium can support the action of insulin, chromium supplements may reduce the amount of glucose converted to fat ...

Groundwater is an essential source of drinking water across the country. However, heavy metal contamination in groundwater ...

The Washington Post recently ran an article about the University of Delaware’s Poison Book Project. The project is a research initiative to identify, handle and store toxic books safely. You can read ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will launch an independent review into any possible effects of toxic metals found in tampons. The announcement follows the release of a ...