No, Mercury isn't just that silver stuff in old-timey thermometers. Mercury is a naturally occuring element in the environment and can sometimes be found in your food — most notoriously in fish.

The FDA and EPA say most women and young children should avoid the first four highest-­mercury fish below. They're considering adding the last two to the list. If you are a frequent consumer of ...

Here are 10 cheap kinds of fish to avoid, with suggestions for safer, healthier options that won’t break the bank.

The high mercury level also means it’s not a great choice for grown ... While Atlantic sturgeon doesn’t have the same issues ...

It's worth flagging that this fish may not be good for your health, said Wright. "Shark is very high in mercury, which is a neurotoxin. It should be avoided completely by pregnant women and children.

Anglers catching fish in zebra mussel-infested lakes may be reeling in adult walleyes with mercury content 72% higher and ...

Bluefin and bigeye tuna are also high in mercury. However, canned tuna contains less mercury than fresh tuna because the fish used for canning are smaller. The FDA recommends eating about two or ...

Seafood is heart-healthy, low in fat, and high in protein ... which can easily be met with a couple of servings of fish each week. Mercury is present in seawater in small quantities.