If even just thinking about snakes makes your heart race, learning the facts can help you co-exist peacefully with these reptiles.
Like young children, animals don't know what's safe. Chocolate, onions, and medication can all cause pet poisoning.
Keeping your house clean helps protect you from getting sick. But cleaning products can also cause accidental poisonings.
Are poinsettias toxic? What about mistletoe or holly? Get the facts about poisonous holiday plants and safety tips from Blue Ridge Poison Center experts.
Don't be one of the 3,000 people who die each year from food poisoning. Check out these simple safety steps to prevent food poisoning.
Can you get poison ivy rash from dead plants? Are some people immune to getting the rash? Get answers to these questions and more in our poison ivy myths vs. facts.
Spring's wet weather brings with it the growth of mold. How dangerous is it? What about "toxic mold"? Explore our FAQ about mold and mold exposure symptoms.
Over 90% of all poisonings happen at home. Take action with these helpful tips to make sure you protect your family from household poisons.
Essential oils contain many active chemicals, have strong fragrances, and are popular ingredients in soaps, massage oils and perfumes. Essential oils can be dangerous when used incorrectly. Read more about essential oil safety tips.
Reports of laundry pod ingestions, such as Tide Pods, have been in the news lately. The Blue Ridge Poison Center weighs in on this phenomenon.
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