The substance’s durability and practical chemical properties likewise explain why it took many decades before lead paint and leaded gasoline became banned in 1978 ... as much as four to five times ...

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

BadgerCare provides coverage for adults at 100% of the poverty level ... every Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. “Lead paint is the primary source of lead poisoning in the city of Milwaukee,” said ...

Researchers say common household items, food, and even the air children breathe can expose them to toxic chemicals with ...

Reversing the rule could have disastrous implications for public health. Experts and advocates are pushing back.

Milwaukee officials said an investigation found "significant" lead exposure issues in schools ... several schools identified lead dust and lead paint problems that exceed allowable standards.

A new study from the University of Virginia has shed light on the extensive impact of lead exposure on individuals born between the late 1960s and mid-1980s in the U.S. Researchers revealed that ...

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson held a news conference Thursday to address "significant" lead exposure issues in ... have found lead dust and lead paint "that exceed allowable ...

Deteriorated lead-based paint is more likely found in older homes in lower-income areas. 1 Young children are at high risk for poisoning due to frequent hand-to-mouth activities and their bodies ...