Radon Poisoning: Signs and Symptoms
Radon poisoning occurs when you become exposed to dangerously high levels of radon, a naturally occurring, odorless, and colorless radioactive gas. Radon is produced when uranium, a radioactive element, breaks down in soil, rock, and water in the environment. It is then released into the air. When you inhale excessive levels of radon, it can […]
Dentist accused of wife’s fatal poisoning allegedly plotted to kill detective
A Colorado dentist accused of killing his wife by poisoning her protein shakes now faces a new charge for allegedly attempting to get a fellow inmate to murder a detective investigating his homicide case. James Toliver Craig, 45, was charged with solicitation to commit murder in the first degree and solicitation to commit […]
Alcohol Poisoning: Signs and Symptoms
Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening condition that happens when toxic levels of alcohol cause areas of the brain that control essential functions to shut down. This condition occurs when you drink large amounts of alcohol in a short period. Alcohol poisoning can cause various levels of impairment, leading to symptoms like slurred speech, mood changes, […]
Zucchini Poisoning Is a Thing—Here’s Why It Happens and How to Avoid It
Most of us don’t think of zucchini, the star of side dishes and baked goods, as dangerous to eat. But as it turns out, the popular squash can be toxic in rare instances. A 2024 study published in the Polish Archives of Internal Medicine highlighted such a case. It involved a 54-year-old relatively healthy woman […]