Lead Poisoning Stories
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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. -
Portland Public Schools In Hot Water For Lead Levels
The district apologized to parents and staff on Friday for not following EPA protocols. -
Flint Water Crisis Spurs EPA To Conduct National Water Study
The EPA has announced it will work on a new national water study and action plan to improve the quality of drinking water across America. -
Toy Jewelry Kits Linked To High Lead Levels
The New York attorney general said the amount of lead found in Cra-Z Art jewelry kits far exceeded the federal limit for children's products. -
Top Chocolate Manufacturers Accused Of Lead Poisoning
A watchdog group warns consumers there may be dangerous levels of lead found in chocolate from Trader Joe's, Hershey's, and more. -
Do We Need To Disinfect Tap Water For It To Be Safe?
The use of residual disinfectants to safeguard drinking water may not be necessary: study. -
Flint, Michigan Family Sues City After Daughter’s Lead Poisoning
Sophia Rodriguez Waid had high levels of lead in her blood after drinking the water in Flint.