Claims that poinsettias can cause serious health problems or death in pets greatly exaggerate their risk, experts say.

It is important to be aware of landscaping plants that are toxic to dogs, some so poisonous that even small nibbles can lead ...

There are lots of delicious edible mushrooms that grow across North America. There are even more poisonous mushrooms that foragers should leave alone. When it comes to safe, successful foraging, ...

Before you head out to forage mushrooms in the woods, it might be wise to download a guide with species found in Virginia.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The plant that is said to have been used to execute Socrates could also be in your backyard, as the highly poisonous plant continues to spread throughout Ohio. Poison Hemlock ...

Unexpected things in our kitchen or around us can be poisonous. These poisonous things can be something you eat, something you use, or something you find in nature. From potatoes to cherry pits, these ...

"Flowers are the music of the ground from earth’s lips spoken without sound" is a famous quote by Edwin Curran, which is a beautiful way to describe the beauty and importance of flowers in nature.

You've probably heard that eating well and staying active are keys to a longer life. Simple enough, right? Yet here's the ...

The air we breathe is a mixture of different gases made up of 78.1% (by volume) nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.9% argon, and 0.04% carbon dioxide. Oxygen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere, essential ...

Your 100th birthday might seem like a distant dream, but what if the foods sitting on your dinner plate tonight are secretly sabotaging that goal? Valter Longo, PhD, a professor of gerontology and ...