May 16, 2012: CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids
Cutting the safe blood level of the metal in children is long overdue, advocates say

April 26, 2012: Toxic Gas in Dogs' Vomit a Threat to Vets: CDC
Pooches ingesting gopher/mole poison can emit noxious fumes, report says

April 23, 2012: Cost of Snakebite Therapy May Squeeze Victims' Wallets
Hospital care, treatment can top $50,000 for venomous snake encounter

April 21, 2012: Close Laundry Detergent Right After Use, Expert Says
Open containers can be hazardous to children, pets

April 12, 2012: Herbal Remedy Ingredient Tied to Cancer, Kidney Failure
Study of Taiwanese patients found potential dangers in aristolochia

March 19, 2012: Kids Using Synthetic Pot a Growing Public Health Concern
Popularity on rise despite illegality, uncertain ingredients, bad reactions

February 16, 2012: Arsenic Might Be Found in Some Organic Foods: Study
Problem may stem from rice-based sweetener in many of these products, researchers suggest

February 14, 2012: Lead, Cadmium Levels in Blood Linked to Reduced Fertility
Avoiding exposure to cigarettes, lead-based paints may improve odds of conceiving, study suggests

February 09, 2012: Illicit Drugs Bought Off Internet May Be Poisons, Experts Warn
Case report says victims thought they'd ordered amphetamine, but got drug that turned their skin blue

January 17, 2012: FDA to Weigh Safety of Tobacco Lozenges, Strips
Experts fear candy-like products could put children at risk for nicotine addiction, poisoning

January 05, 2012: Experts Endorse Lower Lead-Poisoning Threshold
Cutting the safe blood level of lead in children is long overdue, advocates say

December 17, 2011: Pediatricians Offer Tips to Avoid Holiday Hazards
Check this list from the American Academy of Pediatrics twice to make sure holiday is nice

November 30, 2011: Arsenic Detected in Apple, Grape Juice Samples
Levels of the element exceeded safe limits established for drinking water, Consumer Reports says

October 17, 2011: It's Easy to Mistake Medicine for Candy
In study run by 2 elementary school kids, tots and teachers got mixed up 20% of the time

September 22, 2011: Bed Bug Insecticides Causing Sickness, Officials Warn
Incidents are rare but consumers need to be informed and careful

September 16, 2011: Accidental Medication Poisonings in Kids on the Rise
Greater availability, easier access to drugs in home may be to blame, researchers suggest

September 07, 2011: Toxic After-Effects Still Haunt 9/11 Responders
Cancer links are seen among the many ills that have surfaced since the Twin Towers fell

August 23, 2011: Nurses at Risk for Accidental Exposure to Chemo Drugs: Study
Nearly 17% said the highly toxic drugs had come into contact with their skin or eyes

June 30, 2011: On-the-Job Lead Exposures Falling, But Still a Problem: CDC
Overall numbers have dropped, but rates still high in some industries, such as manufacturing

May 18, 2011: Potentially Toxic Flame Retardants Found in Baby Products
Foam used in common items like strollers, high chairs needs more study, researchers say

May 12, 2011: Treat Snakebites With Adrenaline, Study Says
It reduced the risk of severe allergic reactions to antivenom treatment

April 21, 2011: Pesticide Exposure in Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ in Kids
Three new studies on organophosphates can't prove cause-and-effect, however

March 26, 2011: Keep Safety in Mind When Cleaning House, Experts Advise
Poison prevention starts with heeding basic safety tips for storing, using common household items

March 23, 2011: Americans' Exposure to Mercury From Fish Won't Harm Hearts: Study
Large analysis finds no detectable cardiovascular danger

March 09, 2011: Spider Research May Lead to New Therapies for Humans
Scientists ID toxin in American funnel web spider venom that could spur advances in treatments

February 27, 2011: Your Medicine Cabinet May Be Your Pet's Worst Enemy
Veterinarian warns that accidental poisoning is a real concern

February 17, 2011: Health Tip: Reduce the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Install a CO detector

February 07, 2011: Prenatal Exposure to Pesticides May Harm Kids' Development
At age 3, children of mothers exposed to highest levels were adversely affected, researchers find

December 27, 2010: Carbon Monoxide May Be Greater Threat in Winter
This odorless gas causes 4,000 hospitalizations in U.S. each year, doctors say

December 02, 2010: Working With Pesticides May Affect Memory and More
Study of agricultural workers reveals loss of thinking skills

November 30, 2010: Confusing Labeling Found on Many Nonprescription Kids' Meds
Related dosing mix-ups could have serious consequences, researchers warn

October 29, 2010: Many Scented Consumer Products Emit Toxic Chemicals: Study
Of 133 chemicals found in 25 tested products, only one was listed on label, researchers found

October 29, 2010: Antifreeze a Sweet But Lethal Drink for Pets
Best strategy is to wash up spills, leaks immediately, expert says

October 28, 2010: Scientists Raise Concerns About Flame Retardants
Chemicals used in wide range of consumer products may be harmful to health, need more study, they warn

October 27, 2010: Health Tip: Reduce Pesticide Use
Here's how to prevent insect infestation naturally

October 13, 2010: Gulf War Nerve Agent Tied to Late-Onset Heart Damage in Mice
Signs appeared 10 weeks after exposure to low-dose sarin, researchers found

September 17, 2010: Medicines Pose Greater Threat to Kids Than Chemicals
Poisonings often stem from pills left out or in a medicine cabinet, experts say

September 17, 2010: Poison Experts Turn Phone Line Into a Lifeline
Medical training guides response when panicked parents seeks help, specialist says

September 10, 2010: Chemical Poisoning Treatment Approved for Children
Pralidoxime chloride sanctioned decades ago for adults

September 03, 2010: Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls
Occurred even at blood levels below those recommended for treatment, NIH found

August 20, 2010: Poultry Litter Leaches Arsenic Into Streams, Rivers: Scientists
Researchers say more careful farm management would cut down on contamination

August 19, 2010: Prenatal Pesticide Exposure May Raise Risk of Attention Issues in Kids
Link is not cause-and-effect at this point, researchers stress

August 13, 2010: Human Meds Are Pets' Biggest Poisoning Danger
Pill-popping pups prompt many calls to ASPCA's poison control center

August 02, 2010: Household Spray Cleaners Pose Greatest Danger to Toddlers
Good news is that accidental poisonings have dropped by almost half since 1990, U.S. report shows

June 23, 2010: Experts Try to Gauge Health Effects of Gulf Oil Spill
Some are known, others will unfold as years go on, government advisors say

June 03, 2010: Lead Poisoning Unlikely Cause of Beethoven's Death
Technology helped researchers analyze bone fragments to rule out one of many theories

May 17, 2010: Pesticides on Produce Tied to ADHD in Children
Organophosphates may alter chemistry of developing brain, researchers say

April 22, 2010: Restaurant Sushi May Have More Mercury Than Store-Bought Fare
Toxin concentrations higher in certain tuna species versus others, study finds

April 19, 2010: Kids Could Overdose From Nicotine-Laced 'Candy'
R.J. Reynolds launched product for smokers in smoke-free settings, but doctors have concerns

April 07, 2010: Health Tip: Exposure to Lead
Here's a list of common sources