Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. That brush with that shrub or vine might seem innocent as you're planting or hiking in the woods on a nice summer day in Wisconsin ...

By David Gerson, DO, with Sherwood Family Medical Clinic It’s finally the time of year when you can truly put on shorts and ...

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 ...

Poison ivy is native to Wisconsin. It grows low to the ground and can cause a serious rash.

As the weather warms, spending more time outside is a must. While there are a ton of benefits to enjoying nature, there are also a few drawbacks you should be prepared for, like mosquito bites and, ...

The first time I had a reaction to poison ivy, it was severe. So bad in fact, I ended up driving myself to the emergency room at 2 a.m. I’ve never been so miserable. They treated me with a steroid ...

Some methods work better than others to get rid of poison ivy permanently.

Well over half of the human population is sensitive to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. Rashes usually peak in early ...

Poison ivy has three leaves, and the middle leaf has a longer stem. Touching poison ivy causes an allergic reaction due to urushiol oil. Poison oak and poison sumac are related to poison ivy and also ...