Toxic substances such as mercury and lead have been found in North Korean medicines that can be easily purchased ...

A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for ...

Arsenic-contaminated groundwater endangers the health of millions of people in southern Asia. In this focus issue we gather together articles on the origin and fate of arsenic in groundwater ...

Researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have invented an oral formulation of arsenic trioxide (Oral-ATO; ARSENOL) for the treatment of acute ...

Climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia, reveals a new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

Brown rice contains 24% more total arsenic and 40% more inorganic arsenic than white rice Chronic arsenic exposure is linked to cancer, diabetes, and developmental issues Experts recommend rinsing ...

Groundwater contamination by arsenic and uranium is a severe environmental and public health concern, linked to cancer, kidney damage, and other chronic diseases. Conventional remediation methods ...