New weight-loss trends always seem to promise the ability to shed pounds fast without months or years of diet and exercise. While GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy hold promise for both weight ...

Researchers found that about 65% of young children in the study likely didn’t need emergency department evaluation.Many cases ...

Nearly two-thirds of suspected poisonings in young children probably do not need the emergency department and can be handled by a call to the local poison control center, according to a study ...

In this early chapter of the report, the Committee presents its concept for a Poison Prevention and Control System in order to guide the reader through the analyses presented in subsequent chapters.

For the millions of Americans desperate to lose weight, semaglutide drugs like Ozempic have been a dream come true. But for poison control centers, the popularity of semaglutide has been a nightmare.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The Poison Control ...

If you’re not a seasoned wild mushroom expert, don’t pick or eat mushrooms in the wild. The same goes for fall berries — some look edible, but if you don’t know for sure, stay away. Have questions ...

Poison control centers were developed as sources of information about the management of pediatric poisonings, but have evolved to encompass a wide range of additional functions (Hoffman, 2002; Leikin ...