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8 ways to treat poison ivy at home and relieve the itchy rash
If you have a poison ivy rash, the best home remedies include washing the area, soaking in an oatme…
MK Manoylov,Sharleen St. Surin-Lord
3 mins read
What does poison ivy look like? How to identify the plant and treat the rash
There are multiple subspecies of poison ivy in North America, but all have leaf groups of three and…
Allison Torres Burtka,Jason R. McKnight
4 mins read
All the ways you can get and spread poison ivy, even years later
Poison ivy contains a highly allergenic oil called urushiol, which can remain on objects and still …
Sanjana Gupta,Jason R. McKnight
4 mins read
Everyone's reaction to poison ivy is different - here's how to tell how long your rash will last
How long your poison ivy rash will last depends on the severity of exposure as well as whether you'…
Carla Delgado,Jason R. McKnight
2 mins read
A man thought his itchy skin was caused by a reaction to poison ivy. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after a healthcare worker noticed his skin was slightly yellow.
If a tumor blocks the common bile duct — the passage between the liver and gut — a substance called…
Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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The 5 best home remedies for poison ivy, according to dermatologists
If you have a poison ivy rash, the best home remedies include washing the area, soaking in an oatme…
MK Manoylov
2 mins read
How to spot poison oak and the rash it causes
Poison oak has leaves that grow in groups of three and is found on the west coast and southeast reg…
Ashley Laderer,Debra Jaliman
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How to spot and treat a poison sumac rash
You can treat the uncomfortable symptoms of a poison sumac rash by using anti-itch creams, taking a…
Madeline Kennedy,Debra Jaliman
3 mins read
How to tell if you have a poison oak rash and how to treat it
A poison oak rash is usually red, itchy, and often appears in a streaky pattern that indicates some…
Madeline Kennedy,Debra Jaliman
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Poison ivy is getting worse - here's why
Only 10% to 20% of Americans aren't allergic to poison ivy's rash-inducing oil, urushiol. Rising at…
Jacqui Frank,Jessica Orwig
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I joined an 'elite squad of anti-rat activists.' It was even creepier than I expected.
I wanted a firsthand look at how New York City's war on rats was actually going. The truth was nast…
James Rodriguez
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I woke up covered in a painful rash. A caterpillar with toxic hairs was to blame.
I live in Maine where Browntail moths are prevalent. I woke up one morning covered head to toe with…
Conz Preti
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I used to write porn scripts. When I channeled my confident, female characters, I overcame my fear of rejection in dating.
A gay man took a job writing porn scripts. He overcame his fear of rejection in dating by channelin…
Jamie Valentino
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A pediatrician gives her kids these 4 supplements to stay healthy year-round
Dr. Whitney Casares has dedicated her career to raising healthy happy kids. Here are the four suppl…
Kate Hull
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Arleen Sorkin, actor who inspired and originated Harley Quinn, dead at 67
The "Days of Our Lives" star and original voice of Harley Quinn on "Batman: The Animated Series" Ar…
Chris Kaye,Lloyd Lee
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'Harley Quinn' creators say the Kite Man spin-off will feature Bane and tease that the current show title, 'Noonan's,' may change
Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker teased some details to Insider about the upcoming "Harley Qui…
Kirsten Acuna
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How to make an oatmeal bath to soothe and moisturize skin, according to dermatologists
Oatmeal baths are particularly beneficial for skin conditions like eczema, poison ivy, diaper rash,…
Sarah Fielding,Debra Jaliman
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When I was 18 months old, I called a stranger 'daddy' at the park. My mom fell in love with him and he became my real dad.
When the author was little, she called a stranger at the park "daddy." Six months later, she and he…
Morgan Kain
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11 pet-friendly houseplants that can coexist safely with your cats and dogs
Many popular houseplants are toxic when ingested by animals. To make sure you're getting one that's…