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Person sitting on couch examining a bite on their arm

October 8, 2024/Primary Care

How To Identify 8 Common Bug Bites, and What To Do About Them

Some bites are nothing more than itchy — others can put you at risk for disease

October 4, 2024/Primary Care

Can a Caterpillar Cause a Skin Rash?

They may seem cute, but toxins released by certain kinds of caterpillars can leave you feeling itchy or worse

December 8, 2023/Children's Health

Are Crayons Toxic? What To Do if Your Kid Eats One

They’re nontoxic, but crayons can cause an upset stomach and pose a serious choking hazard

Curious toddler exploring mom's makeup case, holding foundation tube.

July 31, 2023/Children's Health

Keep These Bathroom Items Out of Kids’ Reach

Many cosmetic products can cause poisoning and chemical burns

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Person with blue shirt is holding vitamin bottle and other hand is holding one vitamin.

April 21, 2023/Nutrition

Vitamin A Toxicity: How Much Vitamin A Is Too Much?

Vitamin A toxicity can cause drug interactions, fetal development issues and other side effects

March 24, 2023/Digestive

Poisonous Mushrooms: What To Know

Mushroom poisoning is real — and it can cause liver failure

March 3, 2023/Wellness

What Your Well Water Says About Your Health

Testing your well water system annually can help prevent contaminants and bacterial overgrowth

November 22, 2022/Children's Health

What To Do if Your Kid Eats a Button Battery

These little batteries can do severe damage — go to the ER immediately

April 20, 2022/Nutrition

Foraging 101: What To Eat (and Avoid)

Learn how to properly identify what’s edible — and inedible — in the wild

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