Lead poisoning occurs when children lick, swallow or breathe in dust from lead paint. Most homes built before 1978 have old lead paint, often under newer paint. If paint peels, cracks, or is worn down ...

Nearly a year since mass layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control disrupted the response to a lead paint crisis in ...

The clip shows someone sobbing as they use lead test swabs to wipe old mugs. The swab tips turn reddish-orange, suggesting they are positive for lead. Before you rush to order a lead home-testing kit, ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Lead is a potent neurotoxin that causes severe health effects such as ...

The city of Erie’s rental registration program currently does not require units to be tested for the presence of lead-based paint. Aaron Snippert, the executive director of the Erie Redevelopment ...