When helium filled balloons are handed out at public events, they usually come with a piece of string or ribbon attached. The attachment is either tied into the knot, or secured with a plastic disk.

Environmental advocates and lawmakers spoke in favor of a bill that would ban the sale, import, or distribution of helium ...

Currituck County joins the list of counties, cities in North Carolina who are banning the intentional release of balloons.

Chef Grant Achatz serves up some very unusual dishes, and one of the most popular is an edible helium balloon. Customers are served the balloons and encouraged to suck in the helium before eating it.