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Weird Public Health History

Are Poinsettias Poisonous? The Holiday Myth That Won’t Die

December 23, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

Listen on Causes or Cures: Are poinsettias poisonous? Every December, poinsettias reappear and so does the panic. Someone gifts a beautiful red plant, and suddenly the room fills with warnings about poisoned pets, sick kids, and emergency vet visits. I grew up in a house with lots of animals. Anytime someone brought home a poinsettia …

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scopolamine truth serum

The Truth Serum That Wasn’t: Scopolamine Myths, Risks & Misuse

November 21, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

Copyrighted: Dr. Eeks (Erinkate Stair, MD, MPH) On Causes or Cures: Listen now: Click here to listen to “Truth Serum” from my Causes or Cures website, Apple, Spotify, etc. Disclaimer: Entertainment only. I am not a public health historian. I am a gremlin who reads too much and asks weird questions. The Hook: Once upon …

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Dr. Eeks runs BloomingWellness.com, exploring strange and trending health stories through a public health lens. She also hosts the Causes or Cures podcast. Join her weekly newsletter for weird public health, new research, and podcast updates.

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