Many people take dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, or herbs to improve their health. It is easy to assume these products are safe as they can be readily found in stores and are usually made with natural ingredients. However, supplements are not necessarily safe, especially when taken with medicines. Let’s look at how food and supplements can interact with medicines.
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Back to school season is officially here! Whether you’re heading back to campus or starting your very first semester, college life comes with plenty of exciting experiences. In this blog, we’ll discuss common poison exposures among college students and ways to prevent poisonings.
The abuse of prescription and non-prescription opioids is one of the largest public health threats in the U.S. today. Naloxone is widely recognized as a life-saving medicine that can quickly and temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. In this blog, we’ll discuss naloxone, how it works, and important information to know about preventing opioid overdose deaths.
Chances are you have used an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine to treat a headache, relieve allergy symptoms, or manage a cold. Like prescription medicines, OTC medicines should be used as instructed on the label. In this blog, we’ll cover the basics of OTC medicines and ways to make sure they are being used and stored safely.
The Maryland Poison Center manages cases every summer about lamp oil exposures and receives questions about what to do if someone swallows it. In this blog, we’ll discuss lamp oil safety and ways to prevent lamp oil exposures.
Summer is the season of fireworks, backyard barbecues, and gathering with family and friends. While outdoor summer parties can be fun, they can also present unexpected poison and safety hazards. In this blog, we’ll cover common seasonal hazards and share practical tips to help keep your summer parties safe and poison-free.
One of the goals of our eAntidote blog is to introduce you to the real poison experts who answer the phones at the Maryland Poison Center, as well as our staff members. Read this Q&A below to get to know one of our specialists: Jennifer Boniface.
Spring and summer are times when many people explore the outdoors and tend to their gardens. While these activities can be fun and rewarding, they can also come with hidden risks.
In 2018, six children from Rhode Island developed vomiting and diarrhea after attending a birthday party. While some cake decorating products are safe to eat, others may contain heavy metals that can be harmful if swallowed.
There are a variety of shops that sell products you may not know are unregulated. These kinds of shops include, but aren’t limited to, gas stations, smoke or vape shops, convenience stores, and corner stores.