Recent headlines about harmful levels of lead being discovered in everything from faucets to cookware, from cinnamon to protein powders, may feel a bit overwhelming. They may even tempt you to screen ...

Those cheap DIY lead test swabs many families keep in a kitchen drawer can flag sky-high contamination, but often whiff on ...

When left undisturbed, lead paint is mostly a dormant hazard, but during a remodel it can become a serious health issue. Any contractor dealing with it should know how to properly handle lead paint ...

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Many children and pregnant women may need to get new lead tests because one of the most common lab tests may have given falsely low readings, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. Subscribe ...

YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports’ tests of 18 lead and radon test kits for the September issue confirmed that some are a good first step, but testers also found confusing instructions, challenging ...

Este artículo está disponible en español. Léelo en español. Gaps in a new California law requiring schools to test their drinking water for lead could leave children vulnerable to the toxic metal. The ...