Poison control calls up dramatically for this ‘herbal’ supplement

CDC study finds poison control calls for help involving kratom rose more than 1200% and hospitalizations more than 1,150% ...

383% jump in calls to poison control center over side effects of ‘healthy’ drink

In 2011, poison control centers registered 57 calls about kava. In 2025, the number was 203 — a 383% jump. Also in 2025, 30% ...
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Beware snake bites, medication errors and carbon monoxide after a storm, NC Poison Control warns

An increase in venomous snake bites, carbon monoxide poisoning and medication errors after storms like Hurricane Erin can lead to illness or even death, a North Carolina Poison Control expert warns.
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BE AWARE: How you can keep your home safe during National Poison Prevention Week

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ALABAMA (WHNT) — A single mistake with ...
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Guest commentary: Take simple steps to help poison-proof your home

During National Poison Prevention Week, the Southeast Texas Poison Center at the University of Texas Medical Branch joined ...

Kava products linked to rise in poison control calls, warns University of Virginia study

New research from the University of Virginia highlights a 383% rise in poison control calls linked to kava, spurring safety ...
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Pa. and N.J. poison control centers see steep rise in exposure calls tied to popular weight-loss drugs

FILE - Boxes for the medications Wegovy and Zepbound are arranged for a photograph on May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/JoNel Aleccia, file) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what ...