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The lead-paint loophole: Why childhood toys and dishes are now considered biohazards

That brightly colored vintage plate hanging on your grandmother's wall might look charming. The hand-me-down toys passed ...

Is Lead Exposure Really Declining? A Century of Hair Holds the Answer

Researchers investigated historic and current lead exposure by studying an unexpected part of the body: hair. In a study published yesterday in the journal PNAS, researchers analyzed hair clippings ...
City Limits

It’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Here’s What NYC Tenants Should Know

“Education around lead, and especially lead paint hazards, is something that still is really necessary,” said housing advocate Brandon Kielbasa. “People think of it as something that’s been dealt with ...
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FDA expands list of cookware items that may be leaching lead into your food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified more cookware that could be leaching lead into your food, it said in an expanded warning updated on Sept. 12. The FDA published an initial notice ...
Consumer Reports

Answering Your FAQs: High Levels of Lead in Protein Powders and Shakes

A recent Consumer Reports investigation found that many popular protein powders and shakes contain concerning levels of lead. The results sparked widespread interest among readers, many of whom rely ...
KSHB Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri, continues testing, cleanup of lead in homes with federal grant

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A $6.4 million federal grant awarded to the Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department in December is making a difference in the city's lead-contaminated homes. "If we didn't have our ...