Arsenic is a nasty poison that once reigned as the ultimate weapon of deception. In the 18th century, it was the poison of choice for those wanting to kill their enemies and spouses, favored for its ...

KHIRDASDI, Bangladesh (AP) — For more than two decades, Nasima Begum and her family have been drawing water from a well painted red to warn Bangladeshi villagers that it's tainted by arsenic. They ...

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Some 50 million people are at risk of arsenic poisoning from contaminated groundwater in Pakistan's Indus Valley – far more than previously thought, according to a new study. Pakistan ...

There is no conclusive evidence that children were harmed by the arsenic and other contaminants spread by the old Asarco smelter near Tacoma, experts say. But they say there also is no dismissing the ...

“If they are properly sited in areas of greatest need, even a small increase in the rate of installing deep tube wells could bring arsenic poisoning to a virtual end in five to 10 years,” says Peter ...

AURORA, Colo. -- A Colorado dentist is accused of fatally poisoning his wife by putting arsenic in her protein shakes after ordering it online and making a number of suspicious internet searches in ...

NEW SWEDEN, Maine — Most of the time there's a dull ache in Dale Anderson's legs. Those are the good days. On other days, the throbbing pain in his legs and feet makes it difficult to walk more than ...

The Chinchorro culture experienced tragically high rates of infant mortality, possibly due to arsenic poisoning.

A man standing in a laboratory, writing in his notebook. A team led by Case van Genuchten, seen here in in a laboratory in India, has found a way to extract metallic arsenic from wastewater sludge.

Rushed, tired or confused adults can easily end up poisoning people. April 9, 2009— -- Bleach, glue, fuel, arsenic and glass cleaner obviously are not food. But if you think a 30-year-old can ...