The topic of lead poisoning is back in the news in Milwaukee after officials confirmed a student at a school was exposed to lead paint.

The city of Milwaukee Health Department said "failure to act swiftly ... will place children at serious risk." ...

Lead exposure is particularly concerning among children under 6 years old, since their growing bodies absorb the metal faster ...

Parents at Golda Meir School are demanding transparency from the Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools after tests confirmed elevated lead levels in school buildings.

In a letter sent Milwaukee's Health Department sent to Milwaukee Public Schools on Thursday, city officials said the district ...

Above: The bar graph depicts the percent of children aged <6 years old with elevated blood lead levels in 2022 1 Lead in blood has been linked to numerous pediatric health problems with cognitive ...

NY's lead rental registry takes effect in November, requiring landlords to remove lead hazards in pre-1980 rental units in 25 ...

The health department tested four schools for lead. They've confirmed two have hazards, while a third has results pending.

A new report shows that the number of children in New Hampshire with elevated levels of lead in their blood is creeping up to ...

At Golda Meir, the lead dust level on windowsills was more than 14x allowable standards. Dust levels on the ground floor were ...