Does Mercury in Fish Play a Role in ALS? – U.S. News & World Report via HealthDay News

Read article - Quotes Elijah Stommel, professor of neurology, who was the lead author of a recent study that found eating mercury-laden seafood may raise the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). "For most people, eating fish is part of a healthy diet," says Stommel. "But questions remain about the possible impact of mercury in fish." (Additional coverage: Tuscon.com, The Post Star, Philly.com, Daily Mail, and Medical News Today.)