News about elevated lead levels in drinking water and faucets at dozens of Saint Louis Public Schools sparked concerns about lead poisoning and where to get children tested for exposure. High levels ...

Exposure to lead poisoning can cause serious health problems, especially in kids aged 1 to 6. It is recommend to have ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- No amount of lead is safe for a person to ingest, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are more lead water pipes in Chicago than anywhere else in the ...

The beautiful architecture and charm of older homes is one thing that we love about St. Louis. However, an invisible, odorless health hazard may be lurking with it that can cause irreversible ...

Chicago has more lead service lines than any other city in the United States. That concerning stat has inspired researchers at Northwestern University to help with a solution. They came up with an ...

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (WLS) -- Children in East Chicago were tested for lead Thursday after recent test results found high levels of lead in the area and the blood of some children there. Shawn Brown ...

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment offers free lead testing and blood lead screenings for at-risk residents. Lead can hide in unexpected places, like old paint or imported ...