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Your houseplants were 'forged in the war of nature' to be pretty and poisonous, says an evolutionary biologist
In "Most Delicious Poison," evolutionary biologist Noah Whiteman talks about everyday toxins, inclu…
Jenny McGrath
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Ukrainian partisans say they killed dozens of Russian soldiers by poisoning their food
Partisans in occupied Mariupol say they killed 26 Russian soldiers, most of them by poisoning, per …
Mia Jankowicz
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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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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
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My dad is 86 and doesn't care about his health. Begging him to eat well and exercise is hurting our relationship.
I've been my dad's caretaker when he's been ill, and I want him to care about his health. But askin…
Allison Langer
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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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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
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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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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
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Why you might want to avoid eating raw oysters, according to a food poisoning expert
Warming waters have made oceans hospitable for bacteria that may be absorbed by shellfish and can s…
Andrea Michelson
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Beyond Meat plans to hike prices and sharply cut costs as part of a huge turnaround plan to fight slumping sales of plant-based meat
Beyond Meat's US sales fell by a third in 2023. The company attributed it to "misinformation," sale…
Grace Dean
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5 'health' foods that you probably don't realize are ultra-processed, according to a dietitian
Some "healthy" foods are actually ultra-processed, but you can still incorporate them into a balanc…
Serafina Kenny
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These 3 common herbal supplements can cause dangerous drug interactions or liver damage, a researcher says
Just because a supplements is derived from herbal products, doesn't automatically mean it's safe. S…
Kate Hull
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A parasite in bagged salad was linked to a spike in cases of a stomach bug that can cause explosive diarrhea
The parasite is thought to have contaminated a batch of bagged Caesar salad kits sold at a grocery …
Serafina Kenny
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'We are being poisoned': Black residents living in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' say the state is guilty of 'genocide' and environmental racism
In parts of Cancer Alley, a region rife with petrochemical plants, the risk of cancer is 47 times t…
Trisha Gopal
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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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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
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The CEO of an African energy giant was poisoned with cyanide slipped into his coffee, just days after he resigned
According to reports, Andre De Ruyter was served a coffee in his usual mug at Eskom's headquarters.…
Sawdah Bhaimiya
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Contaminated spinach left people hallucinating, confused, and unable to stand
Officials believe the spinach, used in dozens of products, was contaminated by another plant or wee…
Andrea Michelson
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Colorado dentist arrested for allegedly killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes in order to start a new life with his mistress
Police accused James Toliver Craig of seeking ways to kill his wife undetected so that he could sta…