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Bitter gourd: beware of poisoning!

What are the symptoms of squash poisoning? When buying or growing cucurbits, be wary of poisoning because some squashes contain very irritating and bitter substances called cucurbitacins. These toxins are naturally secreted by wild squash to repel insects and predators like caterpillars. But the ...

14
Oct
2022

Mercury in canned tuna: 5 things to know about this health scandal

1- The Bloom association is sounding the alarm "Poison in tuna!" It was with this shocking message posted on X that the association Bloom and the consumer protection organization Foodwatch alerted consumers about the contamination of canned tuna by mercury. This new health scandal, which broke out ...

04
Nov
2024

Mushrooms: beware of poisoning!

tion can lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. But there are also around fifty dangerous mushrooms in Europe that can cause severe poisoning. Most cases occur between July and October, during the growing season. When the summer is rainy, like in 2023, mushrooms arrive early and s ...

01
Sep
2014

Unusual: snake venom in medicines

Venom-based medicines The reason snake venoms are so interesting to pharmacology researchers is because they contain toxins that can be isolated and synthesized in the laboratory. These toxins are used in the composition of three drugs that are already marketed in France: - the Batroxobin i ...

21
Oct
2021

Oligotherapy: for allergies, think of manganese!

What is the mechanism of allergies? An allergy can be defined as a dysfunction of the immune system that reacts disproportionately to harmless substances such as pollen, dust, or certain foods. The sudden and exaggerated reaction of our immune defenses to these allergens can trigger various sympto ...

13
Apr
2023

Why not Evans: 3 good reasons to watch this TV series.

ed revelations. Don't be fooled by the apparent calm of the British countryside! In Agatha Christie's stories, every cup of tea can hide a dangerous poison, and the suspense is so gripping that it's impossible to put down your book or screen... Fans of crime novels will savor this intricately plot ...

28
July
2023