Dangerous levels of lead found at three MPS schools: How to prevent and identify lead poisoning
Lead exposure is particularly concerning among children under 6 years old, since their growing bodies absorb the metal faster ...
Caring for the condors: At remote Arizona wildlife center, biologists treat endangered birds
With threats of avian flu and lead poisoning, biologists are working overtime to care for a species that nearly went extinct.
Lead poisoning in New Hampshire rises to alarming new highs
More than 1,000 children tested positive for lead poisoning in New Hampshire in 2023, the highest number to do so since routine testing efforts for 1- and 2-year-olds began in 2018, a new report from ...
Beloved water buffalo Phill in critical condition at ISU hospital
The Iowa Farm Sanctuary says Phill, the water buffalo, is in critical condition at the Iowa State University Large Animal ...
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County Connection: Free lead testing for children in La Crosse
La Crosse County public health nurses intervene in childhood lead poisoning cases. Free lead testing services are available to all families. Learn more and schedule a test.
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Investigators find hazardous lead contamination at MPS schools
Investigators have found hazardous lead levels that were “concerns for safety” at Golda Meir Lower School and Kagel ...
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Chicago Housing Authority ordered to pay $24 million in lead poisoning lawsuit brought by two residents
The Chicago Housing Authority must pay more than $24 million to two residents who sued over alleged lead paint poisoning of their two children, a Cook County jury decided Wednesday. The case ...
Chicago Housing Authority ordered to pay more than $24 million in damages for two children's lead poisoning
The family of Jah'mir Collins and Amiah McGee-Collins said they suffered "severe lead poisoning," and that the CHA lied about knowing about the lead-based paint in their apartment.