Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death in pets greatly exaggerate their risk, experts say.

A patient recently came into our dermatology clinic with a rash and a story similar to many others. He had been camping with friends a few days earlier and helped carry some logs to stoke the fire.

As historic flooding impacts Washington, there are several health hazards to be aware of. The Washington Poison Center ...

When you brush against the edges of poison ivy leaves or touch an animal that’s been in contact with the plant, it can result in thin, red lines on your skin. Other common signs of poison ivy rash ...

A poison ivy rash is caused by exposure to urushiol oil found in poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac plants. The rash itself is not contagious from person to person. The rash can appear to spread ...

Over a decade ago, when Peter Barron started removing poison ivy for a living, he decided to document his work. "Every year I always take pictures of the poison ivy as it's blooming," said Barron, who ...