From college campuses to coffee breaks, nicotine pouches are quickly becoming a trend everyone’s talking about.
Poison Prevention Press Archive
Mushroom Edible Products
Mushroom edible products are gaining popularity for their “natural” appeal and health claims. Hidden within this trend are serious risks that consumers need to understand before taking a bite or sip.
What You Should Know About Sunscreen
Sunscreen helps prevent sunburn and premature skin aging, and it reduces the risk of skin cancer by blocking or absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays.
Spring Cleaning
Let’s spring into cleaning safely—because sparkling countertops are great, but accidental poisonings are not!
Poison Help for Older Adults
Older adults do not need the services of the Maryland Poison Center, right? Wrong!
A Wrapped Gift – Holiday Poison Safety
As we quickly approach the holiday season, we’d like to take a moment to share something with you – a wrapped gift of all the resources we have created over the years to ensure you and your family have a poison-safe holiday season!
Will Kids Really Eat That? Part Two
We are back with part 2 of “Will Kids Really Eat That?” where we continue exploring items we as adults think would be gross to eat but kids actually eat them all the time.
Be Safe while Making a Splash this Summer
Any pool owner will tell you that getting the pool ready for use, maintaining it, and closing it up for the off- season is no small task. It often requires multiple types of chemicals to keep the water clean, clear, and balanced.
Gummies: Sweet but Potentially Dangerous
If you take a stroll down the vitamin aisle at your local store, chances are you’ll be able to find the vitamin you’re looking for in gummy form!
What You Should Know About Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medicines that are prescribed to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Sometimes they are prescribed for other conditions such as chronic pain, sleeping disorders, and migraine.