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 ...

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, ...

What makes poison ivy a much dreaded plant is urushiol, an oily resin that, upon contact with the skin, can result in contact dermatitis, often presenting as a red, itchy rash with blisters or bumps.

Dr. Pamela Isley, aka the notorious Poison Ivy, has a long history in DC Comics. More importantly, she’s more than a cut-and-dry villain; she’s a nuanced character with passions, goals, a complex ...

Dr. Pamela Isley, better known as Poison Ivy, is an iconic character of DC Comics. Even fans who have not read her comics know full-well who this character is. Classically defined as an eco-terrorist, ...

Climate change may be making poison ivy more toxic, as the plant performs well under conditions with high carbon dioxide ...

I once thought I was among the 20% of humans who experience no ill effects from poison ivy. But a visit to southern Illinois years ago proved me wrong. Itchy skin with blisters plagued me for weeks.

Q: We have several acres covered with poison ivy. Unfortunately, the ivy keeps spreading. Store-bought remedies as well as homemade mixtures have not worked. Do you have any suggestions? A: You need ...

It may only seem like there's more poison ivy this year. "I would say the number of requests for identification and control information for poison ivy has been consistent over the decade that I have ...

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...

Pamela Isley and Alec Holland are united by their knowledge of plants and their unique connection to them. Despite this, there have been surprisingly few stories pairing the plant-themed anti-heroes ...