New research from the University of Virginia has found people born between the late 1960s and mid-1980s in the United States experienced high levels of lead exposure as children, due to the use of ...

Lead exposure is a serious health concern that can lead to long-term damage to the nervous system, kidneys, and brain—especially in children and older adults. While most people associate lead with old ...

Earlier research has shown that lead can appear in metal components of children’s clothing, including zippers, buttons, and ...

A few months ago, a test revealed that a child in Milwaukee had elevated levels of lead in their blood. The results triggered an investigation into the family’s home, then the child’s school and then ...

The experts recommend that you remember this year: 1992. Vintage mugs and ceramics made before 1992 may contain harmful levels of lead. Lead exposure can cause serious health issues, especially for ...

A new investigation has found that many popular protein powders and shakes may contain potentially dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, though not all experts agree on how much risk ...

First, Stanley cups were all over social media because so many people wanted them. Now, the oversize tumblers are back in the spotlight over fears they may contain lead. Videos on social media sites ...

Updating Denver Water's pipes to meet new lead standards is a massive, multi-year project. Denver Water says it's making progress on efforts to replace service lines that use lead in the pipes. The ...

Hunters are being urged to stop using lead bullets because bald eagles and other wildlife that consume carcasses left behind are often sickened by lead poisoning. Late fall and early winter is deer ...