The nickname of this species – the ‘Tree of Death’ – tells you everything you need to know about its lethality. Native to the ...

In criminal law, there is a legal doctrine known as the “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” What it says, generally, is that evidence obtained illegally cannot later be used as evidence in court.

ATLANTA -- In criminal law, there is a legal doctrine known as the “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” What it says, generally, is that evidence obtained illegally cannot later be used as evidence ...

The laburnum tree is famous for its cascading golden flowers in spring, but in winter it loses those obvious signs. What remains are bare branches and seed pods — and the same toxic compounds. Every ...

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 ...

Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that mango sap can cause skin irritation similar to poison ivy. When I was a ...