lead poisoning

Many American cities have been excavating water mains, revealing lead pipes and leaving them there. The work’s disruption of the pipe can also spike lead levels.

Some 9.2 million lead pipes carry water into homes across the U.S., and Florida has nearly 1.16 million of them. according to a new EPA survey is dictating how billions of dollars to find and replace those pipes are spent.

Families skipping or delaying pediatric appointments for their young children because of the pandemic are missing out on more than vaccines. Critical…

It's the first time global data has been gathered on the extent of the problem. Experts are calling it a "groundbreaking" report. And the ill effects can last for a lifetime.

Mass-produced crockpots and other ceramic food containers are probably safe, but handmade earthenware might merit a home test.

A Florida International University dean will lead a study on the effects of lead exposure on children's mental health thanks to a nearly $3 million…