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A new study on the impacts of prenatal exposure to toxic metals linked to artisanal gold mining and other sources in Madre de Dios, Peru, finds that mercury has no direct effect on a newborn’s birth weight or gestational age. It’s a different story, though, for lead, which may also be released by mining operations but more likely is consumed when people eat wild game that inadvertently still contains small bullet fragments.  

Most Americans take it for granted that the water that comes out of their taps is clean and safe to drink. But a new study published by a University of New Mexico scientist with colleagues from across the U.S. warns that water from many wells and...

A University of New Mexico study finds many U.S. water sources contain toxic contaminants. Climate change further complicates safe water sourcing, with underserved communities at greatest risk. Most Americans take it for granted that the water that comes out of their taps is clean and safe to dri

<p>A new study published by a University of New Mexico scientist with colleagues from across the U.S. warns that water from many wells and community water systems contains unsafe levels of toxic contaminants, exposing millions to health risks, including cancer.</p>

A new study warns that water from many wells and community water systems contains unsafe levels of toxic contaminants.