That familiar phrase, "leaves of three, let it be," is a homeowner's warning, often whispered with a shiver. Poison ivy ( ...

When to Seek Medical Help: If the rash is severe, covers a large area, or is on your face or genitals, seek medical attention ...

The team is "here to stay," no matter what, lead researcher Keith Bowers said, amid federal funding changes for scientific ...

More than a dozen firefighters are suing D.C. Fire and EMS over its clean shave policy, saying it discriminates against employees who have beards for medical or religious reasons. D.C. Fire enacted ...

Francis Skalicky with the Missouri Department of Conservation says two types of poisonous hemlock grow in the four-state area ...

At that moment, you've discovered a nightmarish fact – you weren't pulling weeds, that was poison ivy. Here's a little help ...

Here’s how the appearance of poison ivy changes by season in Ontario – and why you don’t even need to touch it to get a rash.

Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that mango sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy. When I was ...

Poison hemlock is identifiable by its white flowers and purple markings on the stem. LeBlond's encounter with the toxic weed has left him with lingering health issues, including weakness and the ...

New billboards proclaim “the sun isn’t poison but your sunscreen is.” How did this category of skincare became so vilified?

Thunderstorms will continue to prowl portions of the central and eastern United States through this weekend although some of the most dangerous conditions may be produced by flooding downpours.