FDA Warns Against Eating Shellfish From Washington and Oregon Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning; What Exactly Is This Condition?

Medicine & Technology Jun 11, 2024

At least 31 individuals in Oregon have gotten sick due to an outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning. Read to learn more.

Mithridatism Explained: Can the Body Gain Immunity to Poison by Taking Non-Lethal Amounts of Toxins?

Jun 10, 2024

The practice of Mithridatism is said to protect a person against poison by taking microdoses of the toxins. Find out more about it in this article.

Undercooked Morel Mushrooms Could Be the Reason Why 2 Have Died, 51 Have Fallen Sick in Fungus Outbreak in Montana, CDC Reveals

Mar 18, 2024

According to the CDC, morel mushrooms must be thoroughly cooked before they are eaten in order to reduce the presence of toxins in the mushroom. Read to learn more.

Detox Diets: Do They Really Work?

Jan 10, 2024

Detox diets have been gaining incredible popularity, but do they really work? Read to find out.

Deadliest Plants in the World: Be Sure To Steer Clear of These Plants

Dec 29, 2023

Even small doses of toxins from these plants could kill people. Read to learn more.

Artificial Intelligence Used in High-Performance Graphene Sensor Detects Bacteria and Toxins in Drinking Water

Aug 29, 2023

A team of researchers developed a reliable, high-performance graphene-based sensor which can detect the presence of toxins in water at low levels in just a small amount of time. Learn more about it in this article.

Five Meerkats at Philadelphia Zoo Die in Suspected Poisoning Case

Jun 15, 2023

The five meerkat siblings were brought to the zoo in 2013 and had stayed there for roughly a decade. Read to learn more.

Elderly Woman Dies, Husband in Comatose After Eating Puffer Fish For Lunch

Apr 01, 2023

The older woman and her husband experienced serious food poisoning symptoms, which led to death and coma as they ate puffer fish for lunch. Read to learn more.

New Blood Test Capable of Finding Azlheimer's Toxin Years Before Symptoms Start Showing

Dec 21, 2022

Researchers come up with a novel blood test that may detect Alzheimer's toxin even years before patients start exhibiting symptoms. Read to know more about these findings and their potential.

Food Poisoning Bacteria Detector Developed Using Scattered Colors in Nanoparticles That Can Quickly Identify Toxins

Aug 30, 2022

Bacterial tests are performed to detect food poisoning bacteria at food manufacturing factories using scattered colors in nanoparticles. Read to know more.

Inhaling Air Pollution Harms Your Brain Directly, Here's How

Jun 23, 2022

A new study confirms that air pollutants we inhale could directly infiltrate our brain. Read more about how the particles travel to the central nervous system and the negative health effects people could get from this problem.

Poison of Sea Snail Can Potentially Treat Cancer, Back Injuries and Researchers Tell Us How

Mar 25, 2022

Research recently revealed how toxins from sea snails can potentially treat certain conditions like cancer, among others. Learn more about the possibility here.

Australian Sea Anemone Contains Venom, Toxins That Can Be Used to Develop Therapeutic Drugs for Humans

Feb 07, 2022

Researchers found an entirely new toxic compound in Australian tropical sea anemone that has the potential to be a new drug therapy for different conditions.

Beach Apple Poisonous Despite Fruity Appearance, Becomes More Toxic When It Rains

Nov 10, 2021

A tree species called Hippomane mancinella is considered as the most dangerous plant around the world due to the toxic sap it produces.

Red Tide Bloom at Florida Beaches May Stimulate Respiratory Problems, NWS Warns

Jul 23, 2021

The National Weather Services earlier today said people may suffer respiratory problems due to a persistent bloom of poisonous red tide off the Gulf Coast of Florida.