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Play-Doh is a reusable modeling product made mostly of water, salt, and flour. It is not toxic. However, if a large amount is swallowed, it may cause a mild upset stomach. It may also be a choking hazard in young children. Rarely, contact dermatitis may occur. Since it contains flour, Play-Doh can trigger a gluten allergy.
White mulberry is a leafy tree that grows across the United States. The leaves contain considerable amounts of fiber and protein, and white mulberry leaf extracts are used as a dietary supplement for management of blood sugar, weight, and other conditions. White mulberry is generally associated with few adverse effects in humans.
Multiple medications, including dietary supplements, can cause fatigue or other mood disorders. People with excessive fatigue, depression, or anxiety should seek medical care for further evaluation, including a review of all medications and supplements used.
Ethanol, found in alcoholic beverages, is safe for most adults in moderation. Excessive ethanol intake and consumption of other types of alcohol can be dangerous.
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”).
Warm temperatures, sunlight, and added nutrients can cause an overgrowth or “bloom” of algae in bodies of water. Some algae produce toxins that can poison people or animals when they swallow, swim in, or inhale the water or when they eat fish that live there.
Microplastics are common throughout our environment and are present in the air, food, and drinking water. Microplastics have also been found in the human body, but it’s unclear if they cause undesirable health effects.
While local spikes in radiation have been measured in the region around Chernobyl from soil disturbances due to the conflict in Ukraine, the increases in radiation do not pose any significant health risks for most individuals.
Methylene blue is the antidote for a serious condition called methemoglobinemia but has also been studied for other medical uses. Since it has significant side effects and can interact with many medications, the routine use of methylene blue should be avoided.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are associated with serious adverse effects. For this reason, they are not the preferred treatment for many infections, but still have an important role for resistant bacteria and in patients with allergies to other antibiotics.
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