Poisoning

If you have been unfortunate to come in contact with poison ivy, there are some steps you can take to help treat it. These steps will help you to keep urushiol, which is the main active ingredient...

Food poisoning can be classified as an infectious disease due to the transmission of bacterium through the ingestion of contaminated food products. Though getting food poisoning is preventable,...

Food poisoning can occur when you eat food that has not been cooked thoroughly, was handled in an unsanitary manner or was derived from a source that was contaminated, such as an unhealthy animal....

According to Centers for Disease Control statistics, about 145 botulism cases are reported each year in the U.S., but the paralyzing illness caused by bacteria that grows in soil is as serious as...

Mercury is a common chemical element, and low levels of mercury are normal in human tissue. When released through industrial processes, the local concentrations of mercury can rise to dangerous...

Syrup of ipecac has a long history as a treatment for poisoning in children and adults. The syrup works by inducing vomiting, generally within 30 minutes of ingestion. Ipecac is derived from a...

You buy commercial cleaning agents in grocery stores, drug stores or home improvement stores. Many people figure they have to be reasonably safe, but the reality is they are dangerous chemical...

Poisoning can happen for several reasons. These reasons include eating or drinking expired food, medication, drinking unknown chemicals. It is important to know how to deal with poisoning,...

Food poisoning can be one of the most miserable experiences, and it can sometimes last for over a week. But it doesn't have to. There are simple steps you can take to get rid of food poisoning fast.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Salmonella contamination causing a nationwide outbreak may exist in certain foods containing peanut butter paste from a manufacturing facility...

The need to induce vomiting usually arises when someone has ingested a substance that might be harmful to the body. Inducing vomiting should only be done in emergency cases like the...

Recognizing the symptoms of food poisoning can be tricky for many reasons. First of all, the symptoms don’t always happen right away. It could be hours or even days after the bad food is...

Iodine is an element that occurs in small amounts in certain foods, especially seafood. Iodine poisoning can occur with medicines that contain large amounts of iodine, such as Amiodarone, Lugol's...

Lidocaine is most often used as a local anesthetic but also may serve as an antiarrhythmic. The most common source of lidocaine poisoning is an unintentional or excessive injection. Toxic effects...

Botulism is a condition primarily caused by the neurotoxins produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Other members of the Clostridium genus, such as Clostridium batatii and Clostridium...

Chlorine is an element found in many household products, especially bleach, cleaners and swimming pool water. Inhaling or ingesting concentrated chlorine can irreversibly damage the lungs and...

Oxycodone is a manufactured version of compounds that occur naturally in opium. This opiate is most often found in prescription painkillers, such as OxyContin, Percodan and ****. Oxycodone has a...

Copper is a common element and although the pure metal is not poisonous, many of its compounds are. These compounds are produced by the action of stomach fluids on copper when it is ingested. The...

Ephedrine is a substance derived from Ephedra plants. It may be found in beverages made from these evergreen plants, such as Mormon tea or squaw tea. Ephedrine also is the active ingredient in...

Ethylene glycol is an alcohol that is most commonly used in antifreeze. It has a sweet taste and is highly toxic so a bittering agent is usually added to the antifreeze to prevent accidental...

Considered a chemical poison, uranium is dangerous in all of its forms. However, depleted uranium (DU) is significantly more dangerous than other forms due to the emission of radioactive particles...

Heavy metals are elements possessing a relative density higher than 5.0, which is greater than the specific gravity of water. Certain heavy metals that are present in very small amounts, provide...

We come into contact with copper daily when we handle coins, electrical wiring and some cookware. Although the human body has a daily requirement for copper, too much can be so toxic it can...

Foxglove poisoning is also known as Revebjelli poisoning. Foxglove poisoning usually occurs from sucking the flowers or eating the seeds, stem or leaves of the foxglove plant. But poisoning can...

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that has a toxic effect on humans and animals. When we are exposed to carbon monoxide, we may experience carbon monoxide poisoning, which...

Keep your food fresh and healthy! Learn tips for cleaning fridge to prevent food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

If you have these food poisoning symptoms, see the doctor right away! Find out when to seek medical help for food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

Spoiled fish in Turkey? Learn how to seek help for food poisoning in foreign countries in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

Keeping your food fresh and healthy. Learn hygienic food storage tips to prevent food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

If food tastes a little "off," then don't eat it. Learn how to taste food for signs for food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

Keep those knives and forks clean! Learn to clean utensils to prevent food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

Tips for storing your food to prevent food poisoning. Learn food storage tips to prevent food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

What you can do to prevent food poisoning. Learn hygiene tips to prevent food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

How do you know if you have food poisoning? Learn about symptoms of food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

Tips for testing to find out if you have food poisoning. Learn about dehydration test for food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

Wash your hands before every meal! Learn to wash hands to prevent food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

Learn how to distinguish between a coral snake from a king snake in this free first aid video.

Explore what Venomous snakes are most common in the United States in this free first aid video.

Explore venomous snakes which are not native to the United States in this free first aid video.

Explore the common myths about snakes falling from trees or chasing people in this free first aid video.

What do you do if a child is bitten by a venomous snake in this free first aid video?

What do you do if a pet (such as a dog) is bitten by a venomous snake in this free first aid video?

Learn what things should have when doing activities where snakes are most likely found in this free first aid video.

What do you do you do if a person is bitten by a venomous snake?

Learn how to use an extractor to remove venom in this free first aid video.

Learn how to hold and capture a snake in this free first aid video.

Learn the most common ways to tell if a snake is venomous in this free first aid video.

Learn where snakes like to hide in the woods and what to do if you see one in this free first aid video.

Learn where and why snakes may like to hang around your backyard in this free first aid video.

Pesticide poisoning is an emergency that is serious and can be fatal. It is crucial to react quickly, no matter what kind of pesticide poisoning has occurred. The longer the victim is exposed, the...