Chronic illness may be caused by heavy metal toxicity from the environment and food supply. Promoting heavy metal testing may reduce this toxic burden on human health.

Mar 16, 2009 - Melissa Peterson

With heavy metal toxicity dominating the news, increased public awareness has raised the popularity of home test kits and detoxification therapies. Are they scams?

Mar 18, 2010 - Elizabeth Batt

Cadmium, a metal known for its harmful effects, is found not only in the environment, but also in food and many materials that make up ordinary consumer products.

Dec 12, 2009 - Samantha Gordon

Store-bought cleaning products are laden with chemicals harmful to health and the environment. These make-at-home versions are safer, cheaper, and surprisingly effective.

Dec 14, 2008 - Christopher T. Reilly

Mercury is the most common source of heavy metal toxicity and dental amalgams are the primary source of mercury exposure.

Dec 19, 2007 - Elaine Moore

A new study says that children's jewelry made in China and sold through Walmart & Claire's, has been shown to have toxic amounts of cadmium, a known carcinogen.

Jan 11, 2010 - Elizabeth Batt

It has been an active couple of months news-wise on the heavy metal toxicity and detoxification front. Here's a recap of science news from across the web.

Jul 29, 2010 - Elizabeth Batt

Children's metal pendants from Team Work Trading are recalled because they failed to meet safety standards, according to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Nov 29, 2009 - Christopher Clayton

This essential trace mineral becomes toxic at high doses. As a natural remedy, supplements are generally safe. Environmental exposures may be hazardous.

Sep 18, 2010 - Mary Earhart

Mercury toxicity from fish and dental amalgams (fillings) can have accumulative and damaging effects on human health. This heavy metal toxicity can cause chronic illness.

Mar 16, 2009 - Melissa Peterson

Research has shown that modern day chemicals may be responsible for damaging men's sperm.

Jun 2, 2008 - Joanna Karpasea-Jones

From relative obscurity, and still hardly known by most people, titanium has, in little more than fifty years, become almost the magic answer to technological needs.

Jun 23, 2009 - Anthony Toole

Finnish extreme metal has fine riff masters who gel the aura of an estranged wintery wonderland and the urgency of a decent song to create some truly classic material.

Dec 15, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Mercury is found in thermometers, tooth fillings and electrical components. Mercury is a known toxic element that can cause animal tissue and nerve damage.

Jul 21, 2010 - Donald Reinhardt

Cleaning products are designed to make life easier, but home cleaners contain many toxic substances. These recipes help reduce pollutants for healthier "green" living.

Dec 14, 2008 - Christopher T. Reilly

Commercial furniture products contain harmful chemicals, but making them at home reduces the pollutants that are harmful for the whole family and are very effective.

Dec 14, 2008 - Christopher T. Reilly

Every young child is exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals on a regular basis. Harmful chemicals are pervasive and pose a threat to a child's health.

May 14, 2010 - Linda McFadden

Learn about what foods are toxic to your pet parakeet or budgie, and what not to feed pet birds.

Oct 7, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

The story of a mother's quest to find ways of raising her child in a world filled with chemicals.

Sep 7, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Our kitchens are a great place to initiate an eco-friendly shift. This means saying goodbye to familiar but toxic, non-stick, and hello to healthy, safe cookware.

Nov 6, 2009 - Johanna Bailey