A company that makes tests for lead poisoning has agreed to resolve criminal charges that it concealed for years a malfunction that resulted in inaccurately low results. It's the latest in a ...

Lead, a naturally occurring toxic element found in the earth’s soil, can have serious health consequences with even minimal exposure. According to the World Health Organization, this potent neurotoxin ...

Stanley, maker of reusable water bottles and cups, seems to be in hot water. Just a few weeks ago, people were lining up to buy the giant collectible Stanley cups, but since then there's been a U-turn ...

New rules will require utilities to replace lead pipes nationwide. That will take time, but you can protect yourself by taking these steps. By Hiroko Tabuchi Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause ...

Scott O'Hara was confused when he first opened a letter from the Philadelphia Water Department stating he may have lead water service lines coming into his South Philly home. "What are our options?" ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Philadelphia and Wilmington, along with other United States cities, shared ...

Last Halloween, the FDA flagged a worrying discovery: High levels of lead were found in applesauce pouches meant for young kids. Parents were alarmed, because the heavy metal can cause irreversible ...

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 ...

A major effort to replace dangerous lead pipes is underway in D.C. But not all the replacement work has gone smoothly – and some residents tell the News4 I-Team they’ve been left with costly repair ...

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic lead service lines, the underground pipes that connect buildings to the city’s water supply. The city has the most lead service lines in the ...