You guessed it: arsenic has been called the king of poisons. Whether featured in a detective type novel or in real life such as the case of a Colorado dentist poisoning his wife a few weeks ago, ...

Arsenic has long been considered “the king of poisons.” Films such as “Arsenic and Old Lace” by Frank Capra and “The Name of the Rose” by Jean-Jacques Annaud illustrate the deadly effect that a high ...

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 ...

Agricultural laborers are particularly susceptible to the poison, as they work long hours in the hot sun, drink a lot of water, and rely on rice (which also takes up arsenic) as their staple food.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. But when someone experiences arsenic poisoning, it’s usually not the direct result of a diabolical plot – in fact, it usually ...

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 ...

Investigators suspect Eric Miller, a scientist at UNC's Lineberger Cancer Center, may have died in a rare case of arsenic poisoning. Raleigh police searched his home at 800 Shady Maple Court over the ...

Three agents from Russia’s notorious FSB security service have died in Ukraine after eating a takeout meal laced with arsenic and rat poison according to a report. A fourth officer was hospitalized ...

Joe Rogan thought someone was poisoning him — turns out, his fishy habit was the culprit. The podcast host, comedian and UFC commentator revealed he developed arsenic poisoning after over-consuming ...

Victorian-era books may contain arsenic in their bindings. One Hong Kong University book conservator went on the hunt for ...