Kelly Johnson-Arbor
MD
medical toxicologist and co-medical director of the National Capital Poison Center
‘I’m an ER Doctor and Toxicologist, and These Are 4 Things I Will Never Do Because They’ve Been Proven Too Dangerous’
Here’s what an emergency room doctor would never do after working in her field. These are some tips that might be helpful for you, too.
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The Gross Reason Why You Shouldn’t Drink That Glass of Water You Left Out Overnight, According to a Toxicologist
Have you ever sipped a less than pleasant tasting glass of water in the morning? There’s reason your water tastes weird in the morning.
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If You Take Daily Medications, You Might Need To Pass on the Grapefruit Juice
When it comes to grapefruit juice, which is arguably delicious, it's important to know that it interacts with some medication.
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Here’s What a Toxicologist and Internal Medicine Doctor Say Can Happen to Your Body if You, Um, Boil Chicken in NyQuil
Medical professionals and a toxicologist share what can happen to your body if you partake in the viral “sleepy chicken” TikTok trend.
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Wait, Are We Supposed To Wash Chicken Before Cooking It or Not?
A toxicologist settles the long-standing debate about whether or not you should wash chicken before cooking it.
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