Lead-icine Upper-class men and women in ancient Egypt commonly defined their eyes with kohl—a dark powder made from lead ...

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

can die a painful death from lead poisoning, while others suffer for years from its debilitating effects. In the United States, an estimated 3,000 tons of lead are shot into the environment by hunting ...

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

This week’s rainstorms in Southern California resulted in debris flows and mudslides, especially in the areas near last month ...

The film sheds light on Milwaukee's ongoing battle with lead poisoning and the deep disparities African Americans face in the ...

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

"Failure to act swiftly and effectively will place children at serious risk of lead poisoning, developmental delays, and other possible health complications," Health Commissioner Michael ...

The state registry requirements take effect in November ... York ranks high nationally on key risk factors associated with lead poisoning, including many young children living in poverty, a ...

Between 2018 and 2021, Milwaukee County accounted for the majority of childhood lead poisoning cases statewide, despite being home to only 20% of Wisconsin children under six years old.