New Twist On An Old Tale
Normally, you read about people that are poisoned by someone and they find out about it too late. This psycho in Western Australia decided to be proactive about things and…read more →
Welcome to the unusual, terrifying and occasionally hilarious world of poisonings and toxicology.
They May Be Drunk But At Least Their Breath Smells Fresh
Hand sanitizer contains ethanol (as much as 60-65% – that’s like 120 proof!) and can get you incredibly wasted very fast. It might also contain isopropyl alcohol (IPA), depending on…read more →
That Z-pack Will Cure Your Bronchitis But It Might Give You a Heart Attack Too
A lot of China in the news today. Some Chinese researchers performed a meta-analysis (essentially collecting a bunch of other research articles and trying to compare similar research) and found…read more →
Chinese Traffic Jams Are Caused by Fear of the Number 4
I visited China twice back in the late ’90s as part of an arsenic research project (story for another time) and I can attest to the incredible traffic congestion back…read more →
Somebody Put Some Poison in the Maheu
This happens more often than you think – and it’s not limited to the developing world. People begin preparing homemade brews and concoctions and before you know it, the guests…read more →
Poisoned by Tattoos? Even Fake Ones?
Jaime Alexander is an actress who undergoes 7 hours of tattoo application every day filming some TV show called “Blindspot.” I’ve never seen it and I admire her dedication to…read more →
The City of Light in Darkness
My younger brother texted me tonight, asking me if I had heard the news today about what happened in Paris. Being on an opposite schedule from working nights I had…read more →
I Think We Have a Finalist for Most Bizarre Story of the Year
This is truly a bizarre and tragically sad story. Apparently this teenager was fascinated by snakes and reptiles and also was suicidal. What better way to combine your two interests…read more →
If I Were to Pick a Mental Illness to Describe New Yorkers, Depression Wouldn’t Be It
Speaking as a native New Yorker, I think this study is seriously flawed. Depression? Really? Sure – everyone is more depressed since Bill DiBlasio decided to singlehandedly dismantle the city…read more →
My Birth Control Pill was Mislabeled and Now I’m Pregnant – Now What Do I Do?
The answer is obvious – you sue. Normally I’m not a guy that looks for an opportunity to give the lawyers any extra business – but come on! These women…read more →
