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New rules will require utilities to replace lead pipes nationwide. That will take time, but you can protect yourself by taking these steps. By Hiroko Tabuchi Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause ...

MONTVALE, N.J. -- A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone. Health providers say it's important to get children tested because there ...

In Milwaukee, lead poisoning remains a health risk, especially for children. Here's what you need to know and where to find help for your family.

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Stanley, maker of reusable water bottles and cups, seems to be in hot water. Just a few weeks ago, people were lining up to buy the giant collectible Stanley cups, but since then there's been a U-turn ...

Our love/hate relationship with lead is as old as history itself. The origin of "plumbing" comes from the Latin word for lead. But only in the 1970s did we realize the consequences of even low doses ...

Childhood testing for lead poisoning fell steeply at the beginning of the pandemic, as many families deferred routine medical care and clinics sought to limit in-person visits. Subscribe to read this ...

Last Halloween, the FDA flagged a worrying discovery: High levels of lead were found in applesauce pouches meant for young kids. Parents were alarmed, because the heavy metal can cause irreversible ...