Toxicity

health-science

A chelation cleanse refers to a series of treatments using chelating agents, most commonly ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), intended to bind minerals in the blood. The id...

Health

Plain takeaway: Maraschino cherries are not poisonous to dogs in the sense of containing cyanide in the flesh, but they are still unsafe for regular or large consumption. The hi...

Relationships

Cats and aloe vera are commonly mentioned together because aloe is widespread in homes as a soothing plant for humans. However, aloe vera poses meaningful risks to cats and is n...

health_and_safety

Brief summary of the most important points about ethyl alcohol safety.

Health

Magnesium toxicity occurs when magnesium accumulates to levels that impair normal organ function, most often in people with reduced kidney function or those receiving high doses...

Health

Tea tree oil toxicity arises when the oil is ingested or, less often, absorbed in large amounts through the skin, leading to systemic poisoning. It is not a common cause of seve...

plants-flowers

Pokeweed, commonly referred to as poke salad plant, describes species in the Phytolacca genus, with Phytolacca americana being widespread in North America. This perennial plant...

Health & Wellness

Essential oils make me sick because concentrated plant extracts can trigger headaches, nausea, dizziness, and breathing problems even in people who expect natural products to be...

fandom-and-fandom-themes

Toxicity in the Voltron fandom refers to recurring patterns of hostile behavior that undermine constructive discussion and fan wellbeing. This includes targeted harassment, doxx...

Houseplants

The common name mother-in-law plant refers to several houseplants and landscape species whose sap or leaves can cause noticeable adverse effects if ingested or mishandled. This...