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Protection against disease transmission from insect bites is an important worldwide public health issue. DEET has been the most widely used and most effective insect repellent for 60 years. Newer repellents such as picaridin, IR3535, and plant-derived oils may be somewhat safer but are not more effective than DEET.
Mustard is a popular condiment, but it can cause allergic reactions in some people. Mustard oil is often used for cooking, but only essential mustard oil is approved for use in foods by the FDA.
Pennyroyal oil is an herbal extract from a plant in the mint family and has been used for centuries as a folk remedy. Pennyroyal oil is highly toxic, and its use has resulted in severe illness, liver failure, and death.
Baby oil contains mineral oil, which is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Its main use is to moisturize the skin and keep it soft. Ingestion of baby oil is usually minimally toxic, but can cause diarrhea. A more serious complication is aspiration pneumonia, which occurs if baby oil is breathed into the lungs when swallowed.
Motor oil can be very harmful if swallowed and aspirated into the lungs. Patients with respiratory symptoms after ingesting motor oil need to go to an ER for help. Used motor oil has contaminants, but a one-time exposure is unlikely to cause toxicity.
Lamp oil can provide warm, glowing light. If swallowed, however, lamp oil can cause serious injury that might not be apparent right away.
Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with many health benefits. While omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, more studies are needed to better define the precise details of this relationship.
Torch fuel can look like apple juice. Making that mistake has cost people their lives.
Reed diffusers are liquid air fresheners in a narrow-necked bottle with long "sticks" inserted in to the liquid. Ingredients vary, but two common ingredients can be dangerous to a child who swallows them.
The “internal shower” drink popularized by TikTok contains chia seeds, lemon juice, and water, and is reported to help bowel function. Although the nutritional benefits of chia are well-recognized, adverse health effects may occur after chia seed consumption.
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