Contrary to popular belief, the poison ivy rash does not spread from one person to another by touching the blisters, or the fluid that oozes from the blisters.

Remember that poison ivy hangs on to tree trunks with red aerial rootlets, while Virginia creeper uses those disk-shaped adhesive pads. These aerial rootlets are red year-round.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, you should do the following: Immediately wash the part of your ...

Fifteen goats tasked with clearing a poison ivy grove bucked their job last week and escaped into Lynnfield, a suburb of Boston.

You can remove poison oak from your yard by hand or with an herbicide. No matter which method you choose, wear protective ...

A typical poison ivy rash lasts about 1 to 2 weeks, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. That said, reactions to poison ivy differ greatly, notes Boston-based dermatologist Thomas E ...

It’s time for Elvis Presley’s estate to re-release the King’s underrated 1964 song from the movie Roustabout. This tune is called “Poison Ivy League.” Its moment has arrived, after the ...

Over a decade ago, when Peter Barron started removing poison ivy for a living, he decided to document his work. "Every year I always take pictures of the poison ivy as it's blooming," said Barron ...

Climate change appears to be making poison ivy thrive, with the plant growing faster, larger and more potent.

The dreaded three-leafed vine is expected to take full advantage of warmer temperatures and rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to grow faster and bigger — and become even more ...

Unfortunately, poison ivy can be surprisingly tricky to spot. Here is a quiz to test your knowledge of poison ivy’s telltale features. Let's see how well you’re able to steer clear!