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Dark Brown Bowel Movement (Abnormal Brown) Causes

The normal color of bowel movement in humans varies from tan to dark brown. It is not unusual for stool color to vary within the shades of brown, even among successive bowel movements on the same day. There are various factors that influence the color of bowel movement. However, there are cases where bowel movement may be >> Read More ...

8 Signs of Alcohol Poisoning and First Aid Tips

Alcohol poisoning claims over 2,000 lives a year in the United States. Everyday almost 6 people die from alcohol poisoning and contrary to popular belief it is not in younger age groups. About 3 in 4 deaths from alcohol poisoning occurs in the 35 to 64 year age group although children and teens are at a greater risk of >> Read More ...

Lead Poisoning and Contamination, Sources, Symptoms, Treatment

Water contaminated with lead is not a new phenomenon. It has gained widespread attention in recent years due to various health scares often associated with water pollution by industries, aging water systems, lead-based paints, cosmetics and gasoline. Despite rigrous controls in the United States, lead exposure cannot be >> Read More ...

10 Acute Pesticide Poisoning Symptoms (Ingested, Inhaled, Skin Contact)

The fear about poisoning is not unfounded even with the regulatory and medical advances these days. Many household goods that previously had the potential to be dangerous poisons have been made safer. Those that are still dangerous are usually clearly marked and have safety measures like tamper-proof caps thereby >> Read More ...

Toluene Inhalation, Toxicity and “Glue Sniffing” Addiction

What is toluene? Toluene (methyl benzene) is a chemical that is widely used in various substances within the home such as glue, paint and paint removers, and polish. It is also widely used for various industrial purposes. Toluene is volatile meaning that it disperses into the air and can thereby be inhaled. In high doses, >> Read More ...

Argyria (Silver Toxicity)

What is argyria? Argyria is a condition caused by prolonged contact with silver or consuming silver in food and fluids. Less commonly, excessive and prolonged use of drugs containing small amounts of silver may also lead to agyria, as well as the use of silver during certain surgical and dental procedures. The exposure to >> Read More ...

Alcohol Poisoning and Toxicity with Different Types of Alcohols

What is alcohol poisoning? Alcohol poisoning is a serious problem that can occur with drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages in a short period of time. The quantity of the alcohol consumed and its byproducts after being metabolized may be toxic to the body. It can therefore result in several systems in the body >> Read More ...