Lead exposure is particularly concerning among children under 6 years old, since their growing bodies absorb the metal faster ...

The new pace is increasing the county’s ability to tackle lead paint, especially compared with work during the coronavirus pandemic.

A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.

NY's lead rental registry takes effect in November, requiring landlords to remove lead hazards in pre-1980 rental units in 25 high-risk communities ...

"Lead Poisoning Symptoms, According to the CDC:Damage to the brain and nervous systemSlowed growth and developmentLearning and behavior problemsHearing and speech problemsThis can cause:Lower ...

House Bill 173 would add to the lead poisoning crisis, reduce the availability of safe housing and saddle Louisville ...

Exposure to carbon monoxide gas can starve the body of oxygen causing headaches, dizziness and confusion among other symptoms ...

Childhood lead exposure is not quite yet a problem of the past. That said, there is much that caregivers can do to reduce the ...

In 2024, the city replaced 2,700 lead service lines, Vornholt said. Lead pipes are just one source of lead poisoning ... lead can harm a child's health. Childhood lead exposure can cause damage ...

Lead poisoning can cause brain and nerve damage ... “Once a child has so much lead in their body that you can see it on X-rays, the lead that is in the bones is going to stay in the bones ...

Lead is absorbed into the body at a much higher rate for young children ... Contaminated water can also be a cause of lead poisoning. Many buildings in Milwaukee have lead service lines or ...