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Weird Public Health History

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

December 23, 2025 by Dr. Eeks

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 for the holidays, my mom …

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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) 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 a time, a drug …

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Dr. Eeks

Dr. Eeks runs bloomingwellness.com and writes most of the blogs. She is a public health consultant & contractor, wrote the book Manic Kingdom, and hosts the Causes or Cures Podcast.

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