The La Crosse County Health Department is offering lead tests at no cost for families. As of January 1, 2024, the Wisconsin ...

“Children may touch or ingest such items out of curiosity, through a lack of a sense of danger, or even imitation of a parent ...

Milwaukee Public Schools' ongoing lead crisis has caused concern and confusion among families. A free testing clinic was held ...

On March 15, any student from those four schools can get tested for lead poisoning. It's from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bradley Tech High School.

MHD originally found first-floor windowsills at Trowbridge School averaged 45 times higher than federal lead safety standards ...

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead, according to a new investigation by Consumer Reports.

One MPS school is temporarily closed to address lead issues. MILWAUKEE - Dangerous levels of lead have been found in some ...

Consumer Reports is urging consumers to throw out their cinnamon if it was manufactured by one of a dozen companies.

Fresh produce can be a surprising source of foodborne illness. Fruits and vegetables can become contaminated by animals, ...

A Netflix drama is telling the story of how industrial waste in Northamptonshire destroyed lives – and the lawyer who fought ...

Due to normal behaviors such as crawling and hand-to-mouth activities, young children are particularly at risk of higher exposure to ingesting lead-containing dust. Lead exposure can pose a ...

One area of growing concern is second-hand exposure, particularly regarding tobacco smoke. Second-hand exposure refers to the inhalation of harmful substances by individuals who are not the primary ...