Lead exposure is a risk to any human, but children are most vulnerable to the element's neurotoxicity, which can lead to developmental delays, learning difficulties and mood changes among other ...

One of the most important jobs of a parent is keeping children safe. We can prepare for a few no-brainers, like placing baby gates in front of stairways, preparing food to prevent choking, and ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week highlights how parents, caregivers, and communities can lower children’s exposure to lead and avoid its serious ...

Two house painters in hazmat suits remove lead paint from the side of a house. Cleveland Department of Public Health reports show nearly all cases of childhood lead poisoning in the city come from ...

For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead in processed baby foods that are sold on supermarket shelves and online. The agency’s ...

Opinion: Removing lead from gasoline and paint were major health victories. Now we need to get it out of our water When Dr. Philip Landrigan was a young pediatric resident at Boston Children’s ...

American bald eagles made an incredible recovery. Now almost half suffer from lead poisoning due to ammunition fragments left ...

In an interview with 3News’ Monica Robins, Cleveland Public Health Director Dr. David Margolius said the city’s current efforts still aren’t enough to protect its most vulnerable residents from lead ...

Beginning July 1, 2026, blood lead testing will be required for all children in the State of Illinois. The blood testing will ...