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 ...

Tuna contains mercury, but it also provides selenium, which may help reduce mercury’s harm. Research shows that selenium binds with mercury, moving it away from the brain. Eating a variety of ...

Fish is a high-quality source of protein, containing omega-3 fatty acids and many other beneficial nutrients. However, the accumulation of toxic mercury also makes fish consumption a concern, of which ...

Mercury Contamination Reaches Alarming Levels in 2024 Mercury is found in nearly all fish and is the biggest concern for ...

Activists want tinned tuna banned after toxic levels of mercury found - Consumer advocates warn of ‘colossal risk to public ...

Fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel are nutritional powerhouses, rich in omega-3 fatty acids essential for heart ...

Using a water-based solution with this amino acid draws mercury out of fish and requires no additional production steps. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A tuna sandwich can be one of the yummiest, easiest grab-and-go meals. If all the recipes and snack hacks ...

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, ...

This Sunday at Tsukiji market’s first tuna auction of 2014, a bluefin tuna was sold at a “startlingly low price,” says Professor of Japanese Studies Theodore Bestor of Harvard University. There is a ...

It’s no secret that eating expired food can be a gamble for your health. When it comes to canned tuna—the second most popular fish in the U.S.—you might wonder if it’s safe to consume past its ...

In the image you can see one of the researchers pouring the liquid amino acid cysteine into a jar of canned tuna. The study showed that this novel ‘active packaging’ technique removed up to 35 percent ...