Our hominid ancestors faced a Pleistocene world full of dangers—and apparently one of those dangers was lead poisoning. Lead exposure sounds like a modern problem, at least if you define “modern” the ...

Lead poisoning isn’t just an industrial-age problem. A new study reveals our ancestors, including Neanderthals, were exposed to lead for millions of years, shaping how their brains evolved and ...

A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial phenomenon. The research reveals that our human ancestors were periodically ...

Persistent lead exposure linked to cognitive decline, heart disease, and developmental issues—posing ongoing risks despite decades of reduction efforts. Study: Lead Poisoning. Image Credit: Kim ...

The topic of lead poisoning is back in the news after officials confirmed a case last week at the Golda Meir Lower School. The topic of lead poisoning is back in the news after officials confirmed a ...

A joint investigation by The New York Times and The Examination reveals how demand for lead batteries has fueled lead ...

Upper-class men and women in ancient Egypt commonly defined their eyes with kohl—a dark powder made from lead sulfide. Strangely, the makeup seemed to offer protection from common eye infections; ...

The FDA has issued warnings for more than 15 ground cinnamon brands due to elevated lead levels since 2024. Consumers are advised to check their pantries and discard any of the listed ground cinnamon ...

An international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial phenomenon. The research reveals that our human ancestors were periodically exposed to lead ...