Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. While caffeine -- usually in a cup of ...

Cortisol, a "stress hormone," plays an important role in the regulation of emotion, cognition, reward, immune functioning, and energy utilization. New research has found that long-term chronic ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract For a number of years we have observed six patients whose illness began after inhaling high concentrations of mercury vapor in a single ...

PHOENIX — A new study from the journal Science found that almost half of bald eagles and golden eagles in Arizona and 37 other states suffered from chronic lead poisoning. The main way eagles consume ...

Pets encounter a variety of everyday risks, from outdoor threats like animals or parasites to physical dangers like vehicles ...

Mercury is a heavy metal that’s found in the earth’s crust. It’s toxic to people, so even low levels of exposure can cause health problems. Prolonged exposure can lead to chronic mercury poisoning.

Cyanide poisoning is a hazard in many enclosed-space fires, and its occurrence in smoke-inhalation victims may be underestimated. Acute cyanide exposure results primarily in CNS, cardiovascular, and ...