Poison

Two babies dead, dozens more children injured after suspected overheating at Jerusalem daycare

Authorities noted substandard conditions at the daycare may have caused the incident and led to suspected overheating.

An Israeli police officer holds a bag containing food items that are suspected to have poisoned dozens of toddlers in Jerusalem. January 19, 2026.
Poisonous mushrooms

Poison Control Center warns: An important warning that could save lives this winter

French flag and court gavel in this illustration taken November 5, 2025.

Algerian nanny imprisoned for poisoning French Jewish family

 A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.

Algerian nanny charged after allegedly poisoning French Jewish family’s food, drinks


Germany investigates attempted murder of 'poisoned' Russian journalist

Kostyuchenko and her doctors initially believed she was suffering from COVID-19 symptoms, and by the time full tests were run, it was too late to test for poison.

 Journalists work in the independent, Russia-focused, media start-up Meduza office in Riga March 30, 2015

US woman dies from water poisoning after drinking too quickly

Hyponatremia, commonly known as water poisoning, occurs when excessive water consumption leads to a dangerous drop in the concentration of salts in the blood.


Australian suspected of poisoning her in-laws with poison mushrooms

An Australian woman is suspected of poisoning her in-laws by serving them beef wellington prepared with toxic death cap mushrooms.

 Colorful death cap mushrooms.

New species of venomous snake found on Australian beaches

A new species of venomous snake has been identified in Australia, with its colorful body and active hunting style being a cause for concern.


Don't eat borax: The dangerous TikTok health trend to treat joint pain - explainer

A viral new health trend on TikTok is seeing people eat borax, a cleaning agent and pesticide, to treat joint pain. While borax is natural, it is still toxic.

 Borax is seen in its powdered form.

This hack will make sure your roommates never steal your food again

One woman's creative approach to stopping her roommate from stealing food went viral recently, prompting mixed reactions from viewers.

 Is the food you're taking from the fridge definitely yours? (illustrative)

One man's close encounter with deadly sea snail caught on video

The venom from a single cone snail can claim the lives of up to 700 individuals, and this man almost became one of its victims.

 A live textile cone, (Conus textile) one of several species whose venom can cause serious harm to a human

Be careful! Israel's snakebite and scorpion sting season has begun

Poisonous snakes have begun to come out of hiding in Israel now that the weather has gotten warmer. Experts are urging caution.

Snake (illustrative)

Umbrella-shaped plants can be seen outdoors in Israel's nature during summer

Some of these umbrella-shaped plants have a multitude of medicinal properties.

 Umbrella-shaped plants can be seen outdoors in Israel's nature during summer.

A cure for nuclear radiation may be available soon

A drug that is able to efficiently remove radioactive contamination from the body would be a medical milestone.

 Nuclear mushroom cloud (illustrative).