With threats of avian flu and lead poisoning, biologists are working overtime to care for a species that nearly went extinct.

Chris Baumgart asked Public Investigator why high-end homes on Lake Drive seemed to have gotten their lead pipes replaced first. Here's what we found.

Collaborative aims to streamline lead-safe education, coordinate testing, and ensure timely interventions over 17 months.

Large-scale construction projects involving drilling and demolition generate significant dust, requiring teams to navigate ...

An analysis by Drexel researchers found the highest-risk cities had higher rates of poverty, a higher percent of Black ...

The health department tested four schools for lead. They've confirmed two have hazards, while a third has results pending.

A new study suggests that eating from plastic takeout containers may significantly raise the risk of congestive heart failure ...

Parents at Golda Meir School are demanding transparency from the Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools after tests confirmed elevated lead levels in school buildings.

Researchers in China found eating from common containers could cause inflammation in the gut that travels through the bloodstream and damages the heart, increasing the risk of heart failure.

Children who develop multiple sclerosis appear to fare better if they were exposed to safe amounts of summer sunshine as ...

Low vitamin D levels can cause muscle weakness, cramps and bone pain. You'll generally feel muscle weakness in your upper ...

Thousands of lawsuits cite studies linking paraquat to Parkinson’s disease. The EPA says the evidence doesn't warrant a ban ...