ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which is a call to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness to reduce childhood exposure to lead. Hollie Carlson, program ...

You might think lead poisoning is a thing of the past—but for thousands of families, it’s still hiding in the walls, water, and dust of everyday life. Every year during the last week of October, ...

Washington ― The entire team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dedicated to preventing childhood lead poisoning was laid off this spring as part of the downsizing at federal agencies ...

Lead by Francesco Scatena via iStock for WMNF News. Exposure to lead poisoning can cause serious health problems, especially in kids aged 1 to 6. The Department of Health in Hillsborough County ...

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 19-25 and shines a spotlight on the dangers of lead exposure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half a million children ...

One of the most important jobs of a parent is keeping children safe. We can prepare for a few no-brainers, like placing baby gates in front of stairways, preparing food to prevent choking, and ...

This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and it’s an important time to raise awareness about the dangers of lead poisoning, especially for young children. Lead poisoning can cause serious ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Lead is a toxic metal that is dangerous to all, no matter how old you are. October 20-26, 2024 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and it’s an opportunity to learn how to ...

From left are Jamie Gustafson, District 10 Legislator; Dr. Paul Robbins, Pediatrician; County Executive PJ Wendel; Anna Powell, Health Department’s Lead Program Coordinator; Lacey Wilson, Public ...

City and county leaders should treat this moment as an opportunity to finally make lead poisoning rare instead of routine.

This week, the Milwaukee Health Department reported it had found dangerous levels of lead contamination in "multiple" Milwaukee Public Schools buildings The announcement came just months after MHD new ...

Lead poisoning remains a significant public health concern, particularly for young children in Onondaga County. Local leaders and health officials are intensifying efforts to raise awareness and ...