Cultures throughout history have put lead to use for wacky and often deeply poisonous purposes ...

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

An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black ...

ACROSS Africa, the spectre of lead poisoning continues to pose a big threat to both the environment and public health. Despite the stringent regulations under the Basel and Bamako Conventions aimed at ...

Short-term exposure to air pollution can impair cognitive functions like attention and emotion recognition. These issues ...

As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you’re exposed to the ...

The health department tested four schools for lead. They've confirmed two have hazards, while a third has results pending.

People diagnosed with dementia have up to 10 times more microplastics present in their brains than those without the condition, a new study has found.

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

A new study finds that short-term air pollution exposure harms brain function, reducing focus and emotion recognition.

An agreement has been reached between Tiger Brands and plaintiffs' attorneys for interim payments to those affected by the ...