What are heavy metals? Heavy metals are a category of metallic chemical elements with relatively high density. They are known for being toxic when consumed. Examples are arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), ...

Salts of cadmium find application in medicine. The sulphate is applied to the eyes to remove specks from the cornea, the nitrate produces violent vomiting and purging, aud, ...

Rats given minute traces of cadmium salts in drinking water all their lives developed high blood pressure of a type remarkably similar to the human disease.

This article was originally published with the title “ New Zinc and Cadmium Salts ” in SA Supplements Vol. 29 No. 747supp (April 1890), p. 11941 doi:10.1038 ...

THE physiological action of cadmium salts has been studied extensively by many authors. Morphological disturbances have been described in various organs (liver, kidney, etc.). While studying the ...

Salts of metals like cadmium and aluminum are believed to exert estrogen-like efforts on breast cancer cells, leading to malignant transformation. Under laboratory conditions, ...

Dark chocolate bars tested by Consumer Reports exceeded California's daily maximum allowable dose levels for lead or cadmium. But a toxicologist says eaten in moderation, it's nothing to worry about.

Good and bad news for farmers. The good news is that the study shows the majority of cacao grown in Peru can be used to make chocolate that will comply with the EU cadmium limits, with over 80% of ...