Arsenic, a chemical element, is prevalent in the Earth’s crust, though its levels can vary depending on the region and the medium such as air, water, or soil. Get to know some of the most common ...

Researchers found that certain parts of the US are exposed to high levels of the toxin, putting the purity of local tap water ...

Organic arsenic compounds mainly appear in fish and shellfish. Exposure to this form of arsenic is not known to be harmful to humans, the CDC said. Inorganic compounds are found in soil, ...

Researchers analyzed the data of rice samples and found that brown rice contains 24% more arsenic and 40% more inorganic arsenic — a known carcinogen — than white rice.

Its nucleus has 33 protons and 42 neutrons, giving it similar chemical properties to phosphorus. The elemental form of arsenic is actually non-toxic; it is the compounds of arsenic that are poisonous.

The trouble with arsenic. Arsenic has two chemical forms, inorganic and organic (the latter of which can be less toxic), and is naturally part of the minerals in the earth's crust.

PFAS: Many of the PFAS compounds Consumer Reports found in its tests are less widely understood than “legacy PFAS” chemicals whose health risks are well known and for which the EPA has set ...

The ‘king of poisons’ is building up in rice Rice feeds more than half of the world’s population. Climate change is loading the beloved grain with arsenic, creating a “scary” health burden.

New research found that brown rice has more arsenic, a potentially harmful heavy metal, than white rice. Experts explain the risk and weigh in on whether brown rice is still healthier than white rice.

What can women do to stay in good health for the long run? 04:13 More than a dozen metals — including lead and arsenic — showed up in a broad array of tampons sold across the U.S. and Europe ...