A side effect the medical community is worried about is peripheral neuropathy – where there is damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. This results in pain, numbness or weakness, ...

The health department tests an array of lakes across Pierce County besides Palmer Lake including Spanaway Lake and Lake Tapps ...

The owner of a “horse of a lifetime” who was moments from being put down owing to an illness likely caused by a toxic plant ...

Dogs can become ill after drinking contaminated water or licking algae from their fur after swimming. Symptoms usually appear ...

Researchers studying the ancient reptiles found high levels of mercury, a potent neurotoxin. Their discovery — reported in the June issue of the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry — not ...

“When you see algae, don’t swim, wade, waterski, or fish,” the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department website says. “Keep in ...

Most professionals spend atleast 8 hours or more at their workplace everyday. And so, the work culture has a huge impact on ...

With summer underway, Tri-Cities residents need to be vigilant for the toxic algae in the Columbia River that has been blamed ...

An urgent warning has been issued to pet owners after toxic chemicals were found in a fake flea treatment. Pet owners have ...

Expert say that people seeking bargains or a quick purchase online may unknowingly buy fake medicines or treatments for their pets ...

Officials have issued an urgent warning to pet owners after toxic insecticides traces were found in a fake flea treatment.