The Mr. Yuk character was created a little more than 50 years ago by Lawrenceville native Dr. Richard Moriarty, who was asked to start a local poison center. Last year, the Master Gardeners used ...

SEATTLE, Wash.-The Washington Poison Center is reminding everyone that alcohol and drugs don't mix ahead of Halloween.

What’s with the kratom kraze?Kratom, marketed as an herbal supplement, is touted as a natural remedy for help with energy, mood, pain and sleep. But it’s not without risks Daily headlines, straight to ...

Scott Phillips, executive and medical director at the Washington Poison Center, said in an interview that there may be more ...

Rumors have arisen for years that dangerous drugs or poisons could be introduced into children’s Halloween candy.

RELATED: UW study finds drug residue lingers on public transit; health officials claim risk is low According to a 2022 report by the Washington Poison Center, health workers have "seen an increase ...

The reality: intentional candy tampering is rare. No actual cases of poisoned Halloween candy have ever been reported in our region, said UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center in a press release. But ...

As Halloween approaches, the Upstate New York Poison Center encourages families to be aware of potential poisoning hazards. Whether you’re preparing for a night of trick-or-treating or heading ...

Georgia Poison Center is a division of Grady Health System and the medical toxicologists are faculty of the Emory School of Medicine. The hotline includes options for getting information about the ...

Halloween is an exciting holiday for children, and the staff at the Nebraska Poison Center Iis reminding parents and caregivers to take some simple precautions to make sure that everyone has a ...