Next time you order Chinese takeout — you might want to take this unsavory news into account. Thanks to its rich concentration of fiber and other nutrients, brown rice has often been hailed as the ...

This naturally occurring element is inescapable, but there are simple ways to decrease the risks.

Arsenic is a chemical element present in the environment from both natural and human sources, including erosion of arsenic-containing rocks, volcanic eruptions, contamination from mining and smelting ...

In this chapter, the subcommittee describes the chemistry of arsenic and its analysis in water and biological materials. The chapter is divided into four sections. The first section, Arsenic Compounds ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially announced a multi-year plan to prioritize limiting toxic elements in foods commonly eaten by babies and young children. In recent ...

Arsenic’s potent effect on humans has been known since at least the Roman Empire. For centuries, it was a popular poison for murderers because it can’t be seen, smelled or tasted in food or water.

Now in his 60s, former shopkeeper Shahaz Uddin has been looking forward to becoming another white-bearded grandfather enjoying retirement. But there’s a signal that may be complicated—a warning sign ...