Bulgaria's Fall: A Health Warning About Corruption's Toll on a Nation's Well-being
December 12, 2025 — Sofia, Bulgaria — A wave of popular fury, cresting on anger over endemic corruption and a healthcare system pushed to its breaking point, has toppled Bulgaria’s government, serving as a stark, real-time warning to nations everywhere about the true cost of graft.
Eating rice daily, especially white rice, can lead to a slow buildup of arsenic in your body, which is linked to several long-term health issues. However, you can take simple steps to significantly reduce your exposure without giving up rice entirely.
Understanding Arsenic in Rice
Arsenic is a natural element found in soil and water that rice plants absorb easily. The key points are:
All rice contains arsenic: Recent testing found arsenic in 100% of rice samples purchased from stores