arsenic
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healthThe Science Behind Washing Rice: Texture, Nutrition, and Safety
Scientific studies examine whether rinsing rice removes arsenic and microplastics or compromises nutrition and texture for billions of global consumers.
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healthUnsafe Food Kills 1.5 Million Annually, Children Most at Risk: WHO
WHO report reveals unsafe food causes 1.5 million deaths yearly, with children under five disproportionately affected by foodborne diseases.
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healthArsenic in Drinking Water Linked to Increased Urologic Cancer Risk
A meta-analysis finds arsenic, cadmium, and vanadium increase urologic cancer risk, with arsenic showing the strongest association.
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healthAndean Population Evolves Genetic Resistance to Deadly Arsenic in Drinking Water
Researchers confirm humans in the Argentinian Andes possess a unique gene variant allowing safe consumption of arsenic-contaminated water over thousands of years.