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Mushrooms have been used for their purported health benefits for centuries. Read about mushroom supplements, possible health benefits and risk factors here.

So, what do death cap mushrooms look like, can you get them in the UK and what are the symptoms of mushroom poisoning? Here’s everything you need to know.

MORWELL, Australia – The jury in the trial of an Australian woman accused of murdering three elderly relatives of her estranged husband with poisonous mushrooms retired to consider its verdict ...

The jury in the trial of an Australian woman who allegedly murdered three elderly relatives of her estranged husband using poisonous mushrooms retired to consider its verdict on Monday, in a case ...

What are the symptoms of mushroom poisoning? Death cap mushrooms can be deadly, even in small amounts, with ingesting even one mushroom enough to result in death.

Many wild mushrooms are nutritious, delicious, and safe to eat, but some pose a health risk. Learn 3 edible wild mushrooms and 5 poisonous types to avoid.

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