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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Awareness and Prevention

What is Carbon Monoxide? What do you need to know about carbon monoxide poisoning? Carbon monoxide, or “CO,” is an…

Plant Poisoning: Safety in the Home

Are you and you family at risk for plant poisoning? Plants are a beautiful addition to any home. While they…

Poison Control Number: It’s Not Just for Parents

Did you know that the Poison Control number for help is not just for parents? Anyone can call Poison Help…

Halloween Safety Tips: How to Celebrate Safely

Dry Ice, Make-Up, and Glow Sticks All Pose Potential Poisoning Risks – Halloween Safety Tips 2023 Halloween safety tips from…

AI Medical Diagnosis: Can I Use Chat GPT for Poisoning Advice?

ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence (AI) platforms have gained immense popularity over the past year since becoming widely available. When…

Are There Healthy Energy Drinks? Understanding the Toxicity Risk to Youths

Is there such a thing as healthy energy drinks, or should you be worried about the toxicity of them? Energy…