The dreaded red, itchy rash of poison ivy can turn a pleasant gardening session into a miserable ordeal. But what if you could banish this pervasive plant from your yard permanently, without resorting ...

That familiar phrase, "leaves of three, let it be," is a homeowner's warning, often whispered with a shiver. Poison ivy ( ...

Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that mango sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy. When I was ...

Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods.

That time Leonardo DiCaprio's speaking role was reduced to extra in this early-'90s Drew Barrymore flick "I messed up my lines," the A-lister confessed.

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Summer’s almost here, and that means nuisances: mosquitoes, poison ivy, and visiting relatives. Two cause itching, one causes emotional damage, and it doesn't respond to bug spray. But only poison ivy ...

Poison ivy, a vine or shrub with 3 leaves, can cause a rash when touched and can be prevented by wearing protective clothing and washing hands and pets immediately after contact.

Another common toxic plant in New Mexico is the Virginia creeper, which is similar to poison ivy, but with deeper indentations. Also like poison ivy, Virginia creeper can cause dermatitis.

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of croup, strep throat, allergies, a stomach bug and viral upper respiratory infections. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physic… ...