Lead Poisoning

Massive Drop in Lead Testing Threatens Children's Health

Medical screenings for many conditions have fallen to the wayside during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns from doctors about patients going untreated. One particularly alarming trend is a...

Is Lead Hiding In Your Baby Food?

Researchers found a surprising amount of lead hiding in many different types of baby food.

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Have Questionable Tap Water Sources

A report released Tuesday has found that nearly a quarter of tap water sources in the US are either contaminated or are not being properly monitored.

How To Test If Your Drinking Water Is Lead-Free

There's more than lead lurking in water; here's how to test if your drinking water is safe.

Flint Children's Blood Lead Levels Rose In Water Crisis

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that the percentage of young children with elevated blood lead levels was significantly higher when the water source was the Flint River.

A Brief History Of Lead Poisoning In Major Cities

Due to the metal being incredibly flexible and accessible, lead has been ingrained in human function and society for thousands of years, and it’s been seeping into our bodies the whole time.