Hemlock poisoning is life-threatening. Most famously, the ancient philosopher Socrates died after being forced to ingest ...

A highly poisonous plant that is in nearly every state is continuing to spread, and officials are saying that you should look ...

How to rid your yard of poison hemlock? If you plan to remove the plant yourself, be sure to wear protective gear – such as goggles, face mask, gloves and a long sleeve shirt – before handling ...

Even small amounts of water hemlock can cause acute poisoning in animals and humans, leading to symptoms such as muscle twitching, rapid pulse, tremors, convulsions, and seizures. In some cases ...

Evidence of poison hemlock is widespread in Kentucky. Poison hemlock is toxic to a wide variety of animals including birds, ...

Researchers are exploring its toxic properties for therapeutic applications in neurology. Hemlock water dropwort, also called ‘plant that kills with a smile’ is one of the most extraordinary ...

As spring arrives, bringing longer and warmer days, nature awakens from its winter slumber and with it, a few unwelcome visitors. Among ...

The woman, who was walking her dog between Porlock and Bicknoller, stumbled across the plant which is believed to be the poisonous hemlock root. Helen Napper told SomersetLive that she was walking ...