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I Swallowed Liquid From a COVID-19 Test Kit

Many rapid home COVID-19 antigen tests contain a small amount of the toxic chemical sodium azide, but the risk of poisoning is low when these tests are used and disposed of properly.

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Is Afrin Addictive?

Afrin contains oxymetazoline, an ingredient that causes temporary nasal blood vessel narrowing. When used as directed, it reduces nasal congestion. Frequent use of oxymetazoline can cause worsening of nasal congestion after usage is stopped. Some people may continuously use Afrin to avoid these worsening symptoms, and this is often described as “Afrin addiction”.

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Does Sunscreen Cause Cancer?

Certain brands of sunscreen have been found to contain benzene, but at concentrations low enough that they are not likely to cause any acute health effects. The use of sunscreen is still strongly recommended, but you should avoid products contaminated with benzene.

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True Stories for Springtime

In the woods or in the garden, nature can surprise the unprepared.

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Over the Counter (OTC) Drug Labels

The most important part of taking or giving medicine happens before taking or giving that drug: reading and understanding the label. This is the easiest way to prevent errors and overdoses. All over-the-counter (OTC) medication labels contain Drug Facts: important information about the active ingredient(s), uses, warnings, doses, and directions.

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Are Cherry Pits Really Poisonous?

The pits of stone fruits like cherries naturally contain a cyanide-producing chemical. Small, unintentional ingestions of intact stone fruit pits generally do not cause harm. Crushing or chewing pits before swallowing can result in the release of cyanide. The use of stone fruit pits as complementary or alternative medicine is unsupported by scientific evidence.

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Sodium: Too Much of a Good Thing

Sodium is found in table salt, rock salt, pickling salt, and sea salt. Some condiments, like soy sauce, also contain large amounts of sodium. Sodium is essential to human health, but too much sodium is poisonous. Sodium poisoning can cause seizures, coma, and death.

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What Belongs in a Soft Drink Bottle?

Transferring a chemical into a soft drink bottle is a recipe for disaster…or death.

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Corn Oil? Torch Fuel? Apple Juice?

Torch fuel can look like apple juice. Making that mistake has cost people their lives.

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Can Sunscreen Cause A Sunburn?

We use sunscreens to protect our skin from the sun's harmful rays. In some cases though, the use of sunscreen can result in allergic reactions or photoallergic dermatitis. Fortunately, in most cases, the rash is self-limiting and can be prevented in the future by avoiding use of certain sunscreen products.

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