The story of psychobilly pioneers The Cramps begins like something straight out of one of their beloved B-movies. It was 1972, and singer Lux Interior and guitarist Poison Ivy were both newly enrolled ...

You've been waiting all year for autumn's brilliant colors to arrive and you're out on a walk just itching to pick up a beautiful red leaf. But how do you know it won't leave you scratching? Poison ...

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...

Gardeners and hikers beware: Poison ivy may look like an unassuming plant, but it's one you're going to want to be able to identify before you wind up with an uncomfortable rash. If you do come home ...

We are in peak poison ivy season in our area. That means poison ivy is at its worst and doing its best to spread to you. Master gardeners say poison ivy is kind of a master of disguise. It can hide in ...

Ah, rock star drama. There’s no shortage of it now, and there was definitely no shortage of it back in the 20th century. On this very day in 1991, guitarist C.C. DeVille of Poison got booted from the ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - For many homeowners, battling unwanted plants in the yard is just part of the routine. But one invasive vine can do more than take over flowerbeds — it can cause painful rashes and ...

Have you ever spent a long day working in the yard, only to find yourself itching a red rash on your skin hours later? It’s probably poison ivy making its presence known. Poison ivy contains urushiol, ...

Is there anyone cooler than Iggy Pop? Born James Newell Osterberg Jr., Iggy is credited with laying the groundwork for punk as the frontman of The Stooges in the '60s and developing the post-punk ...

It may only seem like there's more poison ivy this year. "I would say the number of requests for identification and control information for poison ivy has been consistent over the decade that I have ...