Brown rice contains more arsenic than white rice, according to a recent study from the US. Understandably, that might sound alarming. After all, arsenic is a well-known toxin. But the levels found ...

Brown rice, also known as whole grain rice, often perceived as healthier, contains higher levels of arsenic than white rice for American consumers. This situation is particularly concerning for ...

Contaminated soil and irrigated water while growing rice are known to increase inorganic arsenic in rice. An increased exposure to arsenic is known to heighten the risk of cancers of the lung ...

Climate change could be resulting in higher levels of arsenic in rice, potentially increasing lifetime cancer and health risks for people in Asian countries by 2050, according to a new study published ...

Rice is a staple food for billions of people around the planet, but a new study suggests climate change may increase arsenic levels contained within the grain. Rice is a staple food for more than ...

Our scientists are also asking regulators to prohibit agricultural practices that may lead to increases in arsenic in rice: The EPA should phase out use of pesticides containing arsenic.

Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai residents have been warned after high lead and arsenic contaminants were found in the Kok River. Authorities issued a public warning to avoid using the murky water ...

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology has released the KIITEE 2025 Phase 1 results for its entrance exam. Candidates can now check their scores, subject-wise marks, and overall rank ...

Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience. She is also the co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel ...