in 2006 Australian Synchrotron Research scientists said it was almost certain Phar Lap was poisoned with a large single dose of arsenic in the hours before he died, perhaps supporting the theory that Phar Lap was killed on the orders of U.S. ... more

Scombroid poisoning is a type of food intoxication caused by the consumption of scombroid and scombroid-like marine fish species that have begun to spoil with the growth of particular types of food bacteria. Fish most commonly involved are members ... more

Dear Drs. Hussam and Munir The groundwater arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh is a geological problem. In order to understand the source and cause of poisoning, and the permanent solution to the problem, the problem must be addressed based on ... more

I ask because my cats live indoors and outdoors, and sometimes they like to leave the yard. —Vonnie The signs of ethylene glycol antifreeze poisoning really depend on the amount of time that has lapsed since ingestion. Thirty minutes to an hour ... more

Besides the common sunburn, a sun poisoning rash can be caused by common drugs that have been ingested. Even the most harmless of medications can cause an otherwise skin healthy person to suffer a serious rash after only a bit of light exposure. ... more

Unfortunately heavy metal poisoning is still very common in spite of efforts in some areas to clean up the environment. Aluminum, cadmium, arsenic, lead and mercury still remain significant problems. The Tissue Hair Mineral Analysis is the best way ... more

This is definitely true. The World Health Organisation estimates that 20,000 to 40,000 people die from accidental pesticide poisoning each year, most of them in developing countries. It is safe to assume that many of them are cotton farmers. The ... more

First of all, lead and other heavy metal poisoning is not suspected by the medical profession in general. We were never taught to look in tissues, like skin and hair, in traditional medical training. Now, I find a hair mineral analysis an essential ... more

Hydroxocobalamin (1000-µg) is approved in the United States and is used to treat patients with severe vitamin B12 deficiency (most often caused by pernicious anemia).43 However, this product formulation is dosed as a 1,000 µg injection—a fraction ... more

Carbon monoxide poisoning is preventable. The following tips and pointers can help keep your family safe: • Never run your car in a closed garage. • Make sure fuel burning appliances are installed by a professional and that they are working properly. ... more