Poison ivy might be a small plant, but it can cause big trouble—for both your yard and your skin. Its oily sap, called urushiol, is what triggers that itchy rash, and even a tiny amount can cause a ...

Fortunately, most local areas received significant rainfall over the past week—certainly a welcome development. That said, I distinctly recall several days filled with complaints (mostly from myself) ...

For all the time I spend digging, planting, pulling and weeding, one would think I’d have some poison ivy horror stories to tell, but I do not. I can’t say for sure whether I’m immune to the rash that ...

Poison ivy is the bane of many summer gardeners, but just because the leaves are gone doesn't mean it's harmless in winter.

If you've ever experienced a poison ivy rash in all of its itchy "glory," you know it can ruin a good time, especially if you adore spending time outdoors soaking up vitamin D. Skin contact with the ...

Jeremy Siegel: You're listening to GBH's Morning Edition. Today could be the first time this year we reach 80 degrees in Boston. It is a beautiful forecast and a great time to get outside. We turn now ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q - I have recurring warts on one hand. My doctor has frozen them off and burned them off, and they keep returning. She mentioned ...

My children have watched an embarrassing amount of television, we haven’t been to the pool or even run through the sprinklers, and I’ve snapped at them more times than I care to admit. I haven’t held ...