Activated charcoal has been buzzy in the wellness world for years, popping up in a whole bunch of products—from facial cleansers to deodorants—and promising a slew of benefits, from unclogging pores ...

Is activated charcoal good for you? In recent years, there’s been an uptick in charcoal-containing products, from toothpastes to face washes. Most of these products contain activated charcoal, meaning ...

Activated charcoal has been exposed to chemicals that allow it to bind to certain substances. Many water filters contain activated charcoal because it can remove toxins from drinking water. But eating ...

There are more than 1 million visits to the ER annually for drug or medication poisoning. Activated charcoal is one of the emergency treatments we frequently use to treat critical poisonings. But in ...

Activated charcoal is used in products like supplements, soaps, shampoos, face masks, and even toothpastes. A black toothpaste may seem strange, but manufacturers claim that it can lead to brighter ...

Dear Doctor: I read that New York recently banned something called activated charcoal from all food and beverages. What is that, and why on Earth would anyone ever want to ingest it? Now comes ...