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  1. Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac 
    https://medlineplus.gov/poisonivyoakandsumac.html
    ... Spanish Prevention and Risk Factors Protecting Yourself from Poisonous Plants (National ... (VisualDX) Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of ...
  2. Mistletoe Extracts (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK66054
    ... prescribed drugs offered to cancer patients. Although mistletoe plants and berries are considered poisonous to humans, few serious side effects have been ...
  3. Poisoning 
    https://medlineplus.gov/poisoning.html
    ... it through your skin. Any substance can be poisonous if too much is taken. Poisons can ... or outdoor plants Metals such as lead and mercury The effects ...
  4. Selenium in diet 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002414.htm
    ... Prevent certain cancers Protect the body from the poisonous effects of heavy metals and other harmful substances More studies on the benefits of selenium are needed. Taking a selenium supplement in addition to food sources of selenium is not currently recommended for these conditions.
  5. xmlmplus_topics_2025-03-12.xml 
    https://medlineplus.gov/xml/mplus_topics_2025-03-12.xml
    ... called smog.</p> <p>Some air pollutants are poisonous. Inhaling them can increase the chance you'll ... it through your skin. Any substance can be poisonous if too much is taken. Poisons can include:</ ...