Tuna is awash in helpful nutrients like iron and omega-3 fatty acids—not to mention delicious in sushi, salads, and sandwiches—but it is also known for one ingredient that’s not so beneficial: mercury ...

Canned tuna is a go-to pantry staple. Here are five tips from experts to make sure you're making the healthiest meal possible ...

It's tough to get away from mercury in a fish-heavy diet. As the decades have passed, mercury from power plants and factories has had plenty of time to spread through the oceans and seep into the ...

Tuna is popular for a reason: It's incredibly healthy, containing high levels of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and it's delicious. Unfortunately, it also contains mercury. However, according to New ...

When deciding between the two, it's important to consider not only their omega-3 content but also factors like mercury levels ...

Here’s what the science has to say about mercury and the importance of selenium in tuna. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD Tuna contains mercury, but it also provides selenium, which may ...

Here, dietitians help you decide between salmon vs. tuna, sharing which of these popular fish is healthier and boasts the ...

Researchers at the ESRF - the European Synchrotron-, together with CNRS, ENS Lyon and the Institute of Marine Research in Norway, have unveiled how Atlantic Bluefin tuna transforms the toxic form of ...

Scientists inserted DNA-encoding methylmercury detoxification enzymes into the genome of an abundant human gut bacterium. The engineered bacterium detoxified methylmercury in the gut of mice and ...

Seafood may lead to a longer, healthier life, thanks to its rich combination of nutrients. "The zinc, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fats in fish and shellfish reduce inflammation and promote healthy aging, ...