(WBOY.com) — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. The Volunteer State is known for its natural beauty, and while it’s worth ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Depending on where you live, you might find yourself in the presence of poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac on your next hike.

Most people are familiar with poison ivy, but they often don’t know about poison oak, sumac and other toxic plants. Learn how to spot these plants and what to do about them. Poison ivy, poison oak and ...

The summer is a time for camping, hiking, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors. Unfortunately, this can also become a popular time for poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac outbreaks. Upon your skin ...

As temperatures in the First State start to increase, people will be spending more time outdoors. Whether gardening or hiking, Delaware residents need to be on the lookout for certain plants that will ...

Green is good, right? Yes, for the most part. But beware of poison ivy, oak and sumac – three green plants that will make you itch like crazy. These plants all cause contact dermatitis, producing ...

When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be very uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. The medical name for this rash is ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more people will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. While it’s worth experiencing for yourself, there are some ...

It may sound simple, but the best way to prevent getting a poison ivy, oak or sumac rash is basically simple prevention: avoid contact with the plants — or even ones you think might be the poisonous ...