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05 Aug
Brand of Kratom Tied to One Death, Many Severe Illnesses, FDA Warns

Brand of Kratom Tied to One Death, Many Severe Illnesses, FDA Warns

Millions of Americans use the opioid-like herbal supplement known as kratom, but evidence of its dangers continue to mount.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued

26 Jul
Toxic Lead Found in Cinnamon Product, FDA Says

Toxic Lead Found in Cinnamon Product, FDA Says

An additional cinnamon product sold in the United States has been found to contain high levels of lead, health officials are warning.

In a

26 Jul
Fake Oxycontin Pills Widespread and Potentially Deadly: Report

Fake Oxycontin Pills Widespread and Potentially Deadly: Report

The rate at which young Americans are ending up in hospital ICUs after using fake Oxycontin pills spiked with fentanyl is soaring, especially in the U.S. West, a new report warns.

Medical toxicology data from one unnamed hospital in the western U.S. found the number of c...

08 Jul
Study Finds Arsenic, Lead in Tampon Products

Study Finds Arsenic, Lead in Tampon Products

Researchers report they have discovered lead and arsenic in a wide variety of tampon products sold in the United States and Europe. 

Testing revealed lead in all 30 tampons from 14 brands obtained from major online retailers and stores in the U.S., the U.K. and Gree...

19 Jun
More Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Bars, Cones and Gummy Edibles

More Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Bars, Cones and Gummy Edibles

The number of people severely sickened after consuming mushroom edibles sold as Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones or gummies has risen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.

"As of June 17, 2024, a total of 26 illnesses have been reported from 16 ...

12 Jun
9/11 Responders May Face Higher Odds for Dementia

9/11 Responders May Face Higher Odds for Dementia

After helping America through one of its worst tragedies, some responders to the events of 9/11 may now face another foe: Heightened risks for dementia.

A new study lo...

12 Jun
More Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Bars, Cones and Gummies

More Sickened After Eating Diamond Shruumz Bars, Cones and Gummies

The number of people severely sickened after consuming mushroom edibles sold as Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones or Gummies has risen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.

As of Monday, "a total of 12 illnesses have been reported from eight stat...

12 Jun
Biden Administration Pushes for Rule Wiping Medical Debt From Credit Reports

Biden Administration Pushes for Rule Wiping Medical Debt From Credit Reports

In an effort to keep medical debt from destroying credit scores, the Biden administration announced Tuesday that it is moving ahead with a proposal that would remove health care bills from consideration in credit checks.

Along with making it easier for folks to rent an a...

12 Jun
There's Another 'Magic' Mushroom Being Sold in Gummies -- But It Can Kill

There's Another 'Magic' Mushroom Being Sold in Gummies -- But It Can Kill

Growing public fascination with "magic"psilocybin mushrooms as a trendy treatment for depression had led to increased interest in another type of psychedelic mushroom, a new study reports.

Unfortunately, this second sort of shroom -- known as Amanita muscaria --...

12 Jun
Scientists Find Possible Antidote to Black Widow Spider Bite

Scientists Find Possible Antidote to Black Widow Spider Bite

A potential human-specific antidote to black widow spider venom has been discovered, researchers report.

They have identified an antibody that effectively neutralizes black widow venom in lab tests of cell cultures, according to a study published June 12 in the journal <...

10 Jun
People Sickened in 4 States After Eating Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Chocolate Bars

People Sickened in 4 States After Eating Diamond Shruumz Microdosing Chocolate Bars

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans to avoid Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, after numerous people have been made sick after consuming them.

Eight severe illnesses related to the edibles have been reported as of Friday in Arizona ...

06 Jun
Calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers Are Becoming More Severe

Calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers Are Becoming More Severe

America's poison control centers are increasingly fielding calls on cases of deliberate or accidental poisonings that end in disability or death, a new report finds.

Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System reviewed more than 33.7 million poison exposures ...

05 Jun
Drug-Linked Infant Deaths Doubled in U.S. in 4 Years

Drug-Linked Infant Deaths Doubled in U.S. in 4 Years

As an epidemic of drug abuse cuts it way through America, none are left unharmed, even the very young.

New data finds that the rate of infants dying from drug-related reasons more than doubled between 2018 and 2022.

In 2018, 10.8% of all deaths to babies under 1 ye...

21 May
Cannabis Edibles Are Triggering Poisonings Among Older Users

Cannabis Edibles Are Triggering Poisonings Among Older Users

The legalization of cannabis and the popularity of its edible versions is having an unexpected effect: More seniors landing in emergency departments with overdoses.

A new Canadian study found "cannabis poisonings" in the province of Ontario tripled among older users afte...

01 May
EPA Clamps Down on Deadly Toxin Found in Paint Strippers

EPA Clamps Down on Deadly Toxin Found in Paint Strippers

A toxin found in paint strippers that's responsible for 85 U.S. deaths over the past five decades will be phased out for many uses, under an Environmental Protection Agency rule finalized Tuesday.

The cancer-causing solvent

26 Mar
Common Household Chemicals Could Harm the Brain

Common Household Chemicals Could Harm the Brain

Chemicals found in common household products might damage the brain's wiring, a new study warns.

These chemicals -- found in disinfectants, cleaners, hair products, furniture and textiles -- could be linked to degenerative brain diseases like multiple sclerosis and autis...

20 Mar
Almost 70% of Young Kids in Chicago Are Exposed to Lead in Tap Water

Almost 70% of Young Kids in Chicago Are Exposed to Lead in Tap Water

More than two-thirds of Chicago kids younger than 6 live in homes with tap water tainted by lead, a new analysis says.

There are detectable levels of lead in the drinking w...

07 Mar
ER Visits for Infant, Child Melatonin Poisonings Are Soaring

ER Visits for Infant, Child Melatonin Poisonings Are Soaring

As more Americans pop over-the-counter melatonin to help them sleep, their young children are increasingly showing up in ERs after accidentally ingesting the supplements.

23 Feb
Is a 'Universal' Snake Venom Antidote Near?

Is a 'Universal' Snake Venom Antidote Near?

A "universal"antivenom can block the lethal toxins in the venoms of a wide variety of poisonous snakes found in Africa, Asia and Australia, researchers report.

The antibody protected mice from the normally deadly venom of snakes like black mambas and king cobras, accordi...

07 Feb
Cinnamon Processor in Ecuador Is Culprit Behind Lead-Tainted Applesauce, FDA Says

Cinnamon Processor in Ecuador Is Culprit Behind Lead-Tainted Applesauce, FDA Says

A company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches destined for the American market is the likely source of lead contamination in those products, U.S. investigators said.

In an

01 Feb
'Hidden Killer' Radon Could Raise Your Stroke Risk

'Hidden Killer' Radon Could Raise Your Stroke Risk

Radon, an invisible, naturally occurring radioactive gas, appears to raise a person's risk of stroke, a new study suggests.

Already known as the second leading cause of lung cancer, these new findings suggest exposure to radon can increase risk of stroke by as much as 14...

25 Jan
FDA Issues Another Warning on Tianeptine Products, Which Can Cause Seizures and Death

FDA Issues Another Warning on Tianeptine Products, Which Can Cause Seizures and Death

Reiterating a warning first issued in November, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging Americans to stay away from supplements containing tianeptine, known on the street as "gas station heroin."

The supplements, sold under the brand name Neptune's Fix online and...

23 Jan
Detergent Pod Poisoning Threat to Kids Hasn't Gone Away

Detergent Pod Poisoning Threat to Kids Hasn't Gone Away

The health dangers posed by colorful detergent pods continues to plague young children, a new study warns.

U.S. poison control centers still receive one call every 44 minutes about a young child who's been harmed through exposure to a liquid laundry detergent pod, resear...

10 Jan
As Blizzards Bear Down, Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Dangers

As Blizzards Bear Down, Stay Safe From Carbon Monoxide Dangers

With blizzards and possible power outages threatening much of America this week, some dangers might not be immediately obvious: carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and electric shock.

"I urge consumers to follow CPSC's safety tips to prepare ahead of storms to prevent loss ...

08 Jan
Lead-Tainted Applesauce May Contain Another Toxin, Chromium

Lead-Tainted Applesauce May Contain Another Toxin, Chromium

Applesauce fruit puree pouches under recall and investigation for toxic lead levels may also contain another toxin, chromium, according to an

05 Jan
Tejocote Supplements Sold Online at Amazon, Etsy May Contain Fatal Poison: FDA

Tejocote Supplements Sold Online at Amazon, Etsy May Contain Fatal Poison: FDA

Tejocote weight-loss supplements sold through online through Amazon or Etsy could contain a highly toxic substance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning.

FDA tests revealed that capsules labeled as tejocote instead contained yellow oleander, a poisonous plant...

24 Oct
EPA to Ban Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Degreasers, Cleaners

EPA to Ban Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Degreasers, Cleaners

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to ban a cancer-causing chemical commonly used as a furniture cleaner and degreaser.

The ban would prohibit most uses of trichloroethylene (TCE) within one year. Limited remaining commercial and industrial uses woul...

15 Sep
Parks, Playgrounds Built on Old Dump Sites Could Be Hotspots for Lead

Parks, Playgrounds Built on Old Dump Sites Could Be Hotspots for Lead

That beautiful park you walk through could be hiding dangerous levels of lead. So, too, could the soil under the play equipment where your children slide and swing.

New research in the United States finds that urban parks built on sites where waste was incinerated ...

30 Aug
Higher Levels of Toxic Metals Found in Blood, Urine of Regular Marijuana Users

Higher Levels of Toxic Metals Found in Blood, Urine of Regular Marijuana Users

Marijuana users may be building up high levels of toxic metals in their blood, a new study suggests.

According to researchers, people who use marijuana exclusively have significant levels of lead and cadmium in their bodies. These are the same toxic metals found in some ...

30 Aug
As Another Hurricane Targets Florida, Experts Warn of Carbon Monoxide Dangers

As Another Hurricane Targets Florida, Experts Warn of Carbon Monoxide Dangers

Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in the United States Wednesday.

Idalia was forecast to be a powerful Category 3 storm by the time it reaches Florida's Big Bend, an area prone to storm surge that stretches from Tampa to just south of Tallahassee. It's also e...

28 Aug
It Only Takes a Bite of a Marijuana Edible to Send a Child to the Hospital

It Only Takes a Bite of a Marijuana Edible to Send a Child to the Hospital

Brightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use.

Unfortunately, it doesn't take much of an edible to make a small child very sick, new research...

23 Aug
Another Source of Lead Exposure for Kids: Secondhand Smoke

Another Source of Lead Exposure for Kids: Secondhand Smoke

One source of lead exposure in children may surprise you.

It's secondhand smoke, according to a Texas A&M University study.

"Furthe...

17 Aug
Ignore That New TikTok Trend: Eating Borax Is Dangerous

Ignore That New TikTok Trend: Eating Borax Is Dangerous

Despite what you see on TikTok, don't consume the laundry powder borax to relieve pain and inflammation or boost bone health.

Even though videos on the social media site tout it as a treatment, this substance is not safe to consume and could cause kidney failure and mult...

27 Jul
With Marijuana's Legalization, Cannabis Poisonings Are on the Rise

With Marijuana's Legalization, Cannabis Poisonings Are on the Rise

In recent years, the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana has become the new normal across much of North America.

The problem: New research finds that as legalization has spread, so have cases of cannabis poisoning.

"We did a systematic revi...

22 Jun
Steady Rise in Vape Product Poisonings Among Kids Under 5

Steady Rise in Vape Product Poisonings Among Kids Under 5

The number of cases of vape product-related poisonings reported to America's poison control centers doubled between 2018 and early 2023, a new report finds.

The bulk of those cases were in kids under the age of 5.

"The public should be aware that e-cigarette...

04 Apr
'Forever Chemicals' Used in Furniture May Not Help Fabrics Resist Stains

'Forever Chemicals' Used in Furniture May Not Help Fabrics Resist Stains

Some furniture fabrics are coated with questionable PFAS compounds -- often called 'forever chemicals' -- to repel stains, but a new study suggests they may not even do the job they're supposed to.

The chemicals, widely believed to have a negative impact on human healt...

30 Mar
Report Finds Big Rise in U.S. Carbon Monoxide Deaths

Report Finds Big Rise in U.S. Carbon Monoxide Deaths

A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning are increasing in the United States.

The report looked at carbon monoxide (CO) deaths from 2009 to 2019, finding 250 consumer product-related CO deaths in 2...

08 Mar
Opioids Cause Half of All Poisonings in U.S. Kids Age 5 and Younger

Opioids Cause Half of All Poisonings in U.S. Kids Age 5 and Younger

Opioids pose the greatest poison risk to children in the United States, accounting for more than half of poisoning deaths in infants and toddlers, a new study reports.

About 52% of poisoning deaths of children aged 5 and younger in 2018 involved the ingestion of an opioi...

08 Feb
How Are Toxins Like Lead, Arsenic Getting Into Baby Foods?

How Are Toxins Like Lead, Arsenic Getting Into Baby Foods?

Parents in the United States may assume baby food is free of impurities, but a recent research review highlights the much different reality: Most foods made for babies and toddlers have some amount of toxic heavy metals.

The contaminants include metals, such as lead and ...

31 Jan
Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals

Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From Toxic Chemicals

Black and Hispanic women who work as hairdressers are exposed to an array of chemicals, including many that have not been previously identified, a small study finds.

Researchers found that compared with women of color in office jobs, hair stylists had higher levels of va...

29 Jan
Silent Killer: Shield Your Family From Carbon Monoxide

Silent Killer: Shield Your Family From Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a silent, odorless killer, but even during winter heating season, it's possible to stay safe.

This dangerous gas is produced when fuels burn incompletely.

This can happen in furnaces, both gas- and wood-burning fireplaces, space heaters and vehic...

11 Jan
Kids Living Near Airports Face Lead Poisoning Dangers

Kids Living Near Airports Face Lead Poisoning Dangers

While U.S. policymakers have attempted to lower lead exposure among children since the 1970s, new research finds that kids living near airports are still being exposed to dangerous levels of the heavy metal.

"Across an ensemble of tests, we find consistent evidence that...

06 Jan
Does Your Home Have Dangerous Levels of Cancer-Causing Radon?

Does Your Home Have Dangerous Levels of Cancer-Causing Radon?

People should test for the naturally occurring radioactive gas radon in their homes to help prevent ill health, the American Lung Association urges.

In some areas, like the state of Connecticut, radon was found to be present at high levels in a quarter (26%) of all homes...

03 Jan
As Popularity of Weed Edibles Rises, So Do Accidental Poisonings in Kids

As Popularity of Weed Edibles Rises, So Do Accidental Poisonings in Kids

As more U.S. states legalize marijuana, the number of preschoolers accidentally eating cannabis "edibles" is rising in tandem, a new study shows.

In the past five years, U.S. poison control centers have witnessed a whopping 14-fold increase in calls about youngsters who ...

28 Dec
In U.S., Minority Communities More Likely to Have Water Contaminated by Toxic Metals

In U.S., Minority Communities More Likely to Have Water Contaminated by Toxic Metals

U.S. communities with higher Hispanic, American Indian or Black populations also have the highest concentrations of metal in public water systems, new research reveals.

Researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City found significan...

03 Dec
Winter Brings Rise in Carbon Monoxide Danger: Stay Safe

Winter Brings Rise in Carbon Monoxide Danger: Stay Safe

Winter weather brings with it plenty of hazards, including risks from carbon monoxide poisoning, and fires.

But the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (

28 Nov
Lead Toxin Concerns Spur Recall of Toddler Sippy Cups

Lead Toxin Concerns Spur Recall of Toddler Sippy Cups

Parents whose toddlers use certain Green Sprouts bottles or cups need to discard them immediately because of a risk of lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.

When the base of the cups come apart, it exposes a solder dot that contains lea...

15 Nov
More U.S. Kids Are Heading to ERs After Drinking Cough Suppressant

More U.S. Kids Are Heading to ERs After Drinking Cough Suppressant

Increasing numbers of young children are showing up in emergency rooms after accidentally ingesting the cough suppressant benzonatate, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday.

Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough suppressant first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis...

10 Nov
Growing Up With Lead in Drinking Water May Dull Brain in Old Age

Growing Up With Lead in Drinking Water May Dull Brain in Old Age

Lead is known to damage young children's brains, and a new study suggests the effects may still be apparent in old age.

Researchers found that among nearly 1,100 older U.S. adults, those who grew up in cities with lead-contaminated drinking water generally scored worse o...

24 Oct
Child Danger: Almost Half of Parents Have Leftover Meds at Home

Child Danger: Almost Half of Parents Have Leftover Meds at Home

Getting into prescription or over-the-counter medicines at home is a major source of accidental poisoning for young children.

Yet, nearly half of parent...