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A resurgent social media challenge involving high-dose diphenhydramine ingestion has been linked to seizures, cardiac arrest, and adolescent deaths, with poison center calls more than doubling in the first half of 2026 compared with all of 2025.
Adolescent Medicine June 30th 2026
US poison centers logged a 1,200% rise in kratom calls over a decade, with 2025 hitting 3,434 cases and 233 deaths tied to use during the study period.
Emergency Medicine April 27th 2026
Psychiatrist.com
TikTok claims its team of 40,000 safety professionals works to remove violations of their Community Guidelines while encouraging the community to report any content or accounts they’re concerned about.
Emergency Medicine March 12th 2026
Epoch Health
“Lidocaine is not as safe as we think… there is underreporting. I cannot predict an upper limit of the increase.” – Dr. Michael Fettiplace
Anesthesiology August 28th 2025
GoodRx for Healthcare Professionals
Spider bites that worsen after 2–3 days, develop black skin, or cause systemic symptoms like fever or vomiting may signal a venomous bite or infection.
Allergy & Immunology July 3rd 2025
Medical News Today (MNT)
Adult maximum daily dose of 1,200 mg should never be exceeded, with overdose symptoms appearing within 4 hours of excessive ingestion, requiring immediate medical evaluation.
Emergency Medicine June 17th 2025