Some sellers promote the health benefits of these plant extracts with evangelical zeal. But they have few proven benefits and, in some cases, can carry serious risks. By Teresa Carr This story was ...

Essential oils are seeping into the spotlight — proponents claim they can boost immune function, improve sleep and even obliterate cold and flu symptoms. These highly-concentrated aromatic oils are ...

FRIDAY, May 13, 2016 -- Children are increasingly at risk from essential oils that are often used in natural remedies, a Tennessee poison center reports. Between 2011 and 2015, reports of toxic ...

ROCKFORD, Mich. -- Essential oils are gaining popularity across Michigan and the country, but not without controversy. Families are often using essential oils as a natural remedy to cure the body in a ...

Transition periods are especially challenging for many children with autism spectrum disorder. One of the most problematic times of the day occurs when children make the transition from dinner to ...

Originally, Manitowoc Public Library had asked essential oils expert Amanda Lutz for a return engagement to present her educational program, Essential Oil Safety for Kids and Pets. However, a certain ...

The essential oils you're using at home can poison your children. Those oils, used for everything from aromatherapy to cleaning to health and healing, are skyrocketing in popularity. The Tennessee ...

BOISE -- On Tuesday, emergency crews were called to Our Kids Day Care in Middleton for a possible carbon monoxide scare. A manager there, noticed that kids had dilated pupils after waking up from ...

Sign up for Lowcountry Parent Lately newsletter! Receive exciting and engaging weekly parenting content to your inbox from Lowcountry Parent. Are essential oils safe ...

This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in ...