My first experience with lead toxicity as a veterinarian was in a sweet basset hound that developed acute lead poisoning from licking lead paint dust from his paws. Currently, in the wildlife hospital ...

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 ...

The Milwaukee Health Department on Tuesday released its "Lead Risk Assessment." Toxic lead dust inside a Milwaukee school is way higher than federal standards. The health department officially ordered ...

A recent investigation into vegetables sold in local markets has raised serious concerns after tests revealed dangerous ...

Officials are sounding the alarm over an ingredient in hundreds of health foods over fears that it may increase the risk of autism and cancer. Cassava flour, made by grating and drying the fibrous ...

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead, according to a new investigation by Consumer Reports. The ...

Update: In response to reader questions, CR conducted heavy metal testing on five additional protein powders, from Clean Simple Eats, Equate, Premier Protein, Ritual, and Truvani. Much has changed ...

Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical traces in fossil teeth. Experiments suggest this exposure may have driven ...

Lead poisoning is a wholly preventable disease. This monograph is one in a series of self-instructional publications designed to increase the primary care provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances ...

Consumer Reports found benzene, a chemical known to cause acute myeloid leukemia, as well as methylene chloride, which is linked to lung and liver cancer after long-term exposure, in some products ...