We are coming to the time of the year when people will be spending more time out-of-doors. Although this is usually an enjoyable time, we do come in contact with some of nature’s pitfalls, such as ...

I once thought I was among the 20% of humans who experience no ill effects from poison ivy. But a visit to southern Illinois years ago proved me wrong. Itchy skin with blisters plagued me for weeks.

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Poison Ivy #40 by G. Willow Wilson, Davide Gianfelice, is published by DC Comics next week. But is available in some alleyways from certain people in trench coats. But what is openly out there are ...

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As the weather warms, spending more time outside is a must. While there are a ton of benefits to enjoying nature, there are also a few drawbacks you should be prepared for, like mosquito bites and, ...

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Fortunately, most local areas received significant rainfall over the past week—certainly a welcome development. That said, I distinctly recall several days filled with complaints (mostly from myself) ...

What makes poison ivy a much dreaded plant is urushiol, an oily resin that, upon contact with the skin, can result in contact dermatitis, often presenting as a red, itchy rash with blisters or bumps.