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Onions are pungent, contain plentiful nutrients, and have many potential health benefits. When cut or damaged, onions can cause eye irritation and tear production due to the formation of a sulfur-containing chemical (called “lachrymatory factor”).
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While pink cocaine is in fact pink, it often does not contain cocaine, but a mixture of other potentially dangerous drugs, including 2-CB, MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine, and caffeine in various amounts. This mixture can cause serious adverse effects and lead to long-term addiction.
Carbamide peroxide is most commonly used as an ear wax removal agent, oral rinse, and in home teeth-whitening products. High concentrations of carbamide peroxide can cause serious burns. Rarely, life-threatening toxicity can occur when carbamide peroxide is swallowed and oxygen bubbles form in the body and block blood flow to tissues.
Keep a poisoning mishap from ruining your winter holiday festivities! Some winter holiday poisoning hazards include carbon monoxide, tiny magnet toys, some decorations and plants, food poisoning, alcohol, THC edibles, prescription medicines in the wrong hands, and button batteries found in toys, key fobs, singing cards, and other items.
Povidone is found in both medical and household items and can cause mild symptoms with large ingestions. Povidone iodine is a common antiseptic used to disinfect the skin, eyes, and vagina. When used correctly, povidone iodine might cause mild side effects, but it can cause major problems when used incorrectly.
Lionfish are invasive, meat-eating fish that reproduce quickly. They have spread to non-native waters and can quickly destroy reef ecosystems. They have defensive spines on the top and bottom of their bodies that can cause painful stings. Symptoms following lionfish stings can include swelling, tenderness, redness, sweating, and muscle weakness.
Mistakenly putting glue into your eyes or ears can cause pain and injury.
Chelation therapy is a treatment for heavy metal poisoning: iron, mercury, arsenic, and lead. Some people give chelation "therapy" for other conditions such as cardiovascular disease, autism, and Alzheimer's. This exposes patients to risks without benefit. A large study of chelation therapy for cardiovascular disease leads some researchers to suggest further study.
Soapmaking is a popular home activity, but potentially hazardous chemicals are often involved. Use of pre-made soap bases, or “melt and pour” products, is a safer way to make homemade soap.
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