Tag Archives: Mercury

Mercury retrograde: How it will affect you

People love to freak out about the mysterious phenomenon that is “Mercury retrograde”, sharing pictures and memes about the mysterious and poorly understood phenomenon. The astronomical happening has been observed for hundreds of years and is steeped in astrological superstition tied to ancient Roman Gods and mythology. It’s also an increasingly popular search term on… Read More »

College Students Who Eat Tuna Are Unaware of Increased Risk for Mercury Exposure

A lot of college students are eating large amounts of tuna in dining halls and exposing themselves to high levels of the toxic heavy metal mercury, according to a new paper published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, reports UC Santa Cruz (UCSC). Although fish is highly nutritious and supports heart health and lowers blood pressure,… Read More »