Activated charcoal, or activated carbon, is a fine, black powder that treats life-threatening poisoning or overdose. Proponents say it has additional benefits for digestive, kidney, and skin health.

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Chemicals found in sewage sludge that some farmers use to fertilize fields and pastures can pose a threat to human and animal health, the US Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday. Exposure to ...

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Activated charcoal is a fine, black powder that's very good at grabbing hold of chemicals, which is why it's commonly used to treat poisoning. Some people use activated charcoal in an attempt to ...