It’s not the poison, it’s the dose.” Many heavy metals exist naturally in the environment—and even in our bodies. But when levels build up due to contamination, occupational exposure, or tainted ...

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, ...

Depression can feel like you're under a perpetual dark cloud and cause you to feel blue or in a grumpy mood. You may feel ...

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 ...

Signs and symptoms are ways the body lets you know that you have an injury, illness, or disease. A sign, such as fever or bleeding, can be seen or measured by someone else. A symptom, such as pain or ...

“When you see algae, don’t swim, wade, waterski, or fish,” the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department website says. “Keep in mind as wind direction changes, the algae could move elsewhere in the lake.

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

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