Poison control calls involving GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have dramatically risen in recent years.

There’s growing awareness of rare, but potentially serious side effects from mega doses of vitamin B6, a nutrient found in supplements and energy drinks.

Lions are synonymous with Africa. These majestic cats have lived side-by-side with humans for hundreds of thousands of years.

Poison ivy is widely known for causing skin irritation, but its effects do not stop there. When ingested, the plant can trigger severe internal reactions that are far more dangerous than a surface ...

Traces of plant poison on ancient African arrowheads provide the oldest direct evidence of poisoned weapons. Scientists have ...

There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice of plumbing material?

Indiana Poison Center reports GLP-1 calls doubled last year; National Poison Data System, America's Poison Centers reports a ...

The state of New Jersey and the region is preparing for a major winter storm this weekend. With significant amounts of ...

After a newborn died of opioid poisoning, a new branch of pediatrics came into being. But the evidence doesn’t add up.

"This is probably the largest outbreak in California history," an official said.

Scientists have detected traces of plant toxins on Stone Age arrowheads that were used by hunter-gatherers in South Africa about 60,000 years ago. The find marks the oldest known poison arrows and ...

The world’s oldest poisoned arrows – dating back 60,000 years – have been identified. The discovery reveals early advanced ...