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Avoiding Mercury in Fish

… Overview Mercury is a metal found naturally in the air, soil, and water. Fish can take in mercury from water. When you eat fish …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… 125 Mercury is a naturally occurring substance … 3 forms can be toxic to humans, but elemental mercury is the form that is sometimes spilled at home. Elemental mercury is a shiny, silvery metal that is …

Cholesterol and Triglycerides Eating Fish and Fish Oil

… Overview Fish is a lean protein source that contains … of fat can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Fish oil supplements are another way to get … fatty acids. Research has not proved that fish oil is helpful for everyone. That's why …

Heart-Healthy Eating Fish and Fish Oil

Overview Fish is a lean protein source that contains omega-3 fatty acids. This type of fat can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Fish oil supplements are another way to get omega-3 fatty acids. …

Fish Hook Injuries

… the chance of a fish hook injury. Fishhook injuries often occur when you remove a … in eyeball No Fish hook in eyeball For an arm or leg wound, is the skin below the wound … to the touch and different from the other arm or leg? This may mean that a major blood …

Removing a Fish Hook

… Overview Do not try to remove a fish hook (seek medical care instead) if any of the following are true: The fish hook is in or near an eye. The fish hook is in a joint, in a bone, or deep in …

First Aid for a Fish Hook Stuck in an Eye

… Overview Fishhook injuries to the eye are rare. When … or ophthalmology care is needed to remove the fish hook, prevent complications, and minimize damage from the fish hook. Do the following, and then seek …

Environmental Illness

… might help: Improve your air quality by getting rid of the source of pollution. Don't allow … or workplace products used to control rodents, insects, and termites; and from …

Pregnancy Chemicals Cosmetics and Radiation

… out the amount of lead in your blood. Avoid fish high in mercury. Limit high-mercury fish to no more than 150g (5.3 oz) a …

Pregnancy

… chance of having a baby with birth defects. Based on the results of the tests, … B screening, and group B strep screening. Testing For Birth Defects Tests in the first …