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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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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. McKnig…
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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…
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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. McKnig…
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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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What is sun poisoning? How to avoid this severe sunburn at the beach
Sun poisoning is a severe sunburn that causes an itchy red rash and flu-like symptoms. Here's how t…
Madeline Kennedy,Debra Jaliman
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How to tell if you have food poisoning, the stomach bug, or something else - and when to seek medical attention
Food poisoning is characterized by an upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, a fever, and a sudden onse…
Carla Delgado,Samantha Casset…
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What is sun poisoning and what makes it different from sunburn
Sun poisoning is a severe sunburn that causes an itchy red rash and flu-like symptoms. Here's what …
Madeline Kennedy
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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
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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. Suri…
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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
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Stomach flu vs. food poisoning: How to recognize the differences and treat your symptoms effectively
Because the stomach flu and food poisoning both cause abdominal cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea, i…
Erin Heger
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6 natural and medical remedies for food poisoning
Food poisoning is usually mild and should pass in 48 hours as long as you manage your symptoms by s…
Kelly Burch,Jason R. McKnight
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Bagged salads are recalled from Aldi, Walmart, and other grocers as more than 200 people get sick. Here's why a food poisoning expert refuses to eat prepackaged produce.
At least 206 people have been sickened in a Cyclospora food poisoning outbreak linked to bagged sal…
Kate Taylor
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Nearly half of bald and golden eagles in the US have chronic lead poisoning, most likely from bullet fragments
Eagles scavenge the remains of hunted animals, which carry lead fragments from bullets. Lead poison…
Aria Bendix
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More than 80% of bald eagles in the US may have rat poison in their systems
The eagles are indigenous to North America and are symbols of courage and freedom - but they might …
Cheryl Teh
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Truffle hunters in Italy are poisoning their competitors' dogs with snail bait in a war for the 'black gold' that goes for up to $5,000 per pound
The poisoning of truffle-sniffing dogs using snail bait and strychnine has been a method for reduci…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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A fourth dog has died after eating poisoned meatballs littered around a cross-country race in France. Authorities believe the person responsible wore gloves to hide fingerprints.
Over 50 poisoned meatballs were left near a dog race site in Vauvert, France. More dogs ingested th…
Azmi Haroun
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Letter Sent To Obama Tests Positive For The Poison Ricin
In 2004 three Senate offices were shut down because of a ricin scare. Postal workers began sorting …
Michael Kelley
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Video appears to show emergency workers rushing on a plane to take Putin opponent Alexei Navalny to the hospital after a suspected poisoning
Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, fell ill on a flight to Moscow, according to a…