The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned about the increased prevalence of diabetes, a chronic health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. There are ...

Ever wonder what makes your web browser tick? If you peel back the layers, you'll find something interesting at the core. Google Chrome is based on something called “Chromium,” and you may be ...

But what even is hexavalent chromium? It’s a form of chromium, an odorless and tasteless metallic element found naturally in rocks, plants, soil, volcanic dust and animals. The EPA said that trivalent ...

A naturally occurring element found in rocks, animals, plants and soil. There are three main forms of chromium: Chromium-0: used for making steel Chromium-3: in a small amount, an essential nutrient ...

The following information is from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration:OverviewHexavalent chromium is one of the valence states (+6) of the element chromium. It is usually produced by an ...

Chromium is an essential mineral, which means our body requires it to function. While we only need trace amounts of it, this mineral plays a crucial role in assisting our body in processing carbs ...

(WXYZ) — After a chemical spill was reported in the Huron River this week, many are wondering what hexavalent chromium is and how it could affect their health. Here ...

In recent years, PG&E has taken a number of steps to remediate the plume of toxic, cancer-causing pollution that has consumed much of this community’s well water sources. Seventeen years ago, the ...