An aircraft drops fire retardant on the Lisa fire burning in a canyon east of Moreno Valley on June 16 in Beaumont, Calif. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) It’s a scene that’s become routine with ...

Having too much of a heavy metal—found in some foods, medications, and supplements—in your body can cause toxicity or poisoning. A healthcare provider may prescribe a heavy metal detox, such as ...

Heavy metals are dangerous at high levels, but treatments that remove can also be risky and only benefit certain patients. Chelation therapy is used to treat acute cases of lead poisoning and other ...

A groundbreaking study published in Environment International has sparked new concerns about the safety of tampons, revealing the presence of toxic metals in these widely used menstrual products. The ...