Spring officially arrived on March 20, but for many gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts, the real start of spring occurs the first time the telltale itching, skin rash and blistering appear after ...

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 ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Spring time means people should start to get reacquainted with nature and remind themselves how to identify plants like poison ivy. Poison ivy is a common plant that makes ...

– Spring is here and that means more people are spending time outdoors enjoying nature and the nice weather. We’ve been working for you for some reminders before you head out on one plant to look out ...

As the weather warms, spending more time outside is a must. While there are a ton of benefits to enjoying nature, there are also a few drawbacks you should be prepared for, like mosquito bites and, ...

Poison ivy is a fixture of the landscape in eastern North America and parts of Asia. The noxious, rash-causing weed grows in rocky outcroppings, open fields, and at the edge of forests — it generally ...

It’s not a new phenomenon in Boise, but it always bears a yearly reminder: Keep an eye out for poison ivy in the Treasure Valley. The three-leaf plant, which causes an itchy red rash and blisters, is ...

A patient recently came into our dermatology clinic with a rash and a story similar to many others. He had been camping with friends a few days earlier and helped carry some logs to stoke the fire.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of poison ivy leaves - Robert Winkler/Getty Images When the snow is falling and the yard is asleep, poison ivy's ...

We are coming to the time of the year when people will be spending more time out-of-doors. Although this is usually an enjoyable time, we do come in contact with some of nature’s pitfalls, such as ...

With the first greens of spring starting to peak out, it’s time to start thinking about poisonous plants once again. There are many ways to think about what makes a plant poisonous — poisonous to ...