Arsenic is a potent carcinogen and one of the world’s most dangerous drinking-water contaminants, particularly in South Asia, ...

Before the town of Bouse overhauled its groundwater system in 2025, residents were hesitant to drink from their taps. More specifically, Bouse residents were wary of drinking arsenic, a common ...

“One hundred or so years ago, one of the most common pesticides was lead arsenate, and for example, it was fairly commonly used in apple orchards, which is one of the reasons why apple juice becomes ...

HESHAN China (Reuters) - Xiong Demin could not have foreseen that the mine he worked at for 32 years would leave his home village poisoned and hundreds of residents, including himself and his wife, ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Recent apple juice recalls have raised a lot of questions. Food & Wine / Getty Images Arsenic has repeatedly made headlines over the past year after the toxic component was detected several times in ...

Soil contamination is a global environmental concern, with toxic metals and metalloids from industrial activities persisting ...