Lead exposure is particularly concerning among children under 6 years old, since their growing bodies absorb the metal faster ...

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.

More than 1,000 children tested positive for lead poisoning in New Hampshire in 2023, according to a recently published report from state officials. That’s the highest number of kids with dangerous ...

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 ...

A person can develop lead poisoning if they are touching, swallowing or breathing in lead or lead dust, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. There is no safe level of lead in the ...

At Golda Meir, the lead dust level on windowsills was more than 14x allowable standards. Dust levels on the ground floor were ...

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

A new report shows that the number of children in New Hampshire with elevated levels of lead in their blood is creeping up to ...

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.

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