Research from the University of Georgia’s Odum School of Ecology and Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant suggests there may be elevated levels of mercury in Georgia and South Carolina waters. The ...

Having too much of a heavy metal—found in some foods, medications, and supplements—in your body can cause toxicity or poisoning. A healthcare provider may prescribe a heavy metal detox, such as ...

The team found high levels of the material in alligators from Okefenokee Swamp, Jekyll Island, and Yawkey Wildlife Center. This was particularly serious in the Okefenokee where the gators were found ...