toxins

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Root canal treatment works by removing infected tissue inside the tooth and sealing the area to prevent bacteria and toxins from spreading into surrounding tissues.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Their bite, which injects toxins, is executed for two reasons: to subdue their prey and to defend themselves, according to the California Poison Control System.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

"It affects everyone because these toxins and heavy metals enter the body directly," he told AFP, describing "burning eyes, phlegm, and nasal inflammation."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Exposure to second-hand smoke - associated with deadly toxins - has been cut by 96% since the ban, according to analysis by Public Health Scotland and the University of Stirling.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

This instinct probably developed to protect the developing fetus against even the mild toxins found in foods like broccoli.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan