Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac can make for an uncomfortable summer or fall. If you have ever experienced the blisters, swelling and intense itching of even the briefest of encounters, then ...

Some people are not allergic to poison ivy. Some people are. I'm a person who spends a lot of time outdoors and, as luck would have it, I am very allergic to poison ivy. Who said that life is fair?

(Mass Appeal) – If you’ve never had poison ivy, consider yourself lucky. This is the time of year you probably don’t think about the risks of exposure to poison ivy, but the risks are high and the ...

For more than 40 years I've thought that this time of year is a special one to enjoy the red, yellow and orange autumn of not just aspen and maples but also poison ivy foliage. Although people fail to ...

Even the mention of poison ivy can cause some people to itch, but it can be a surprising pop of color among the wooded understory, ranging from orange to red with splashes of yellow. These ...

Poison ivy is no joke—it causes itchy, painful rashes in up to 50 million people every year, yet most of us couldn’t spot it if our hike depended on it. But now, thanks to a team of University of ...

If you were a Girl Scout or a Boy Scout, you probably heard the adage "leaves of three, let them be" to deter you from getting poison ivy rash. And, while it is true that a poison ivy leaf contains ...

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

Putting out bird feeders? Don't forget to let at least part of your yard get a little wild, too, says Earth Matters columnist ...

Both shingles and poison ivy cause a painful, blistering rash. Poison ivy is an allergic reaction, while shingles is a viral infection. Shingles also causes additional symptoms that can differentiate ...

Poison ivy can affect your eyes and eyelids, but it won’t cause blindness. You can likely manage the rash with home remedies or over-the-counter medications. But an infection or severe swelling may ...