France newsfromwww.bbc.com1 week agoFrench streamer's death 'not due to trauma', autopsy findsMedical examiners found Raphael Graven's death non‑traumatic and not caused by a third party; probable medical or toxicological causes are being investigated with further tests.
MedicinefromOpen Culture3 weeks agoWhen Medieval & Early Modern Europeans Cleansed with Poison: The Strange History of Antimony Cups and PillsThe history of medicine includes the use of toxic substances like antimony for dubious cures.
Public healthfromwww.dw.com1 month agoDeath cap: The mushroom behind deadly dinner in Australia DW 07/09/2025Erin Patterson was found guilty of serving toxic death cap mushrooms to family members, resulting in three murders and one attempted murder.
Public healthfromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk1 month agoRomford man, 39, found dead in flat after years of alcohol misuse, court hearsChristopher Sedgewick's death was attributed to acute alcohol toxicity and related liver disease.
fromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoErin Patterson trial hears of four calculated deceptions' at heart of mushroom lunch case as closing address beginsErin Patterson is accused of three murders linked to a deceptive lunch involving toxic mushrooms, crafted with intent to kill.
fromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoTool to identify poisonous books developed by University of St AndrewsA new device can quickly detect toxic pigments in books, enhancing safety for those who handle them.
fromBustle2 months agoAre Tampons Safe To Use? Here's What Research Says About Toxic Metals & ChemicalsTampons are safe to use despite concerns over trace metal content.The American College of Medical Toxicology affirms no evidence of tampons causing metal poisoning.
WinefromMail Online3 months agoScientist claims you should only drink one glass of wine a YEAROne large glass of wine per year is the maximum safe amount to consume due to its toxicity.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoErin Patterson trial live: witnesses to continue giving evidence on day seven of mushroom cook's murder trialMultiple guests fell ill after a mushroom lunch hosted by Erin Patterson, leading to a high-profile trial.
Environmentfromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoAre microplastics really in everything even my brain?Microplastics pose health risks that are still largely unknown; reducing exposure is advised based on current research.