The natural world has produced some of the most potent poisons known to science. Here are some of the deadliest to humans ...

Arsenic, cyanide, and mercury are all naturally occurring chemical elements and compounds that can all be fatal if ingested in large doses. Chemicals found in certain plants (such as water hemlock and ...

Foragers are being warned of what could be the largest toxic mushroom outbreak in California history, which state health ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohioans may spot clusters of white flowers along roadsides or fence lines as a poisonous plant blooms across the state. Poison hemlock is a flowering plant that is part of the ...

Pet owners have been advised to seek veterinary assistance "immediately" if they notice any of these warning signs. These indicators could point to a potentially lethal condition that becomes more ...

A recent piece published in Pediatrics, titled “Nicotine Ingestions Among Young Children: 2010–2023,” has received significant media attention. The study reports that between 2010 and 2023, 134,663 ...