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Testing for lead and asbestos is important as they are dangerous chemicals that can lurk in the paint, insulation, and ...

If you eat from vintage, thrifted, or imported ceramic dishware, you may want to consider testing your ceramics for lead—or even getting a blood test. The New York City Health Department recently ...

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 ...

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 ...

ATLANTA — It’s an issue affecting schools all across the country and here in metro Atlanta -- contaminated water. Doctors warn even small amounts of lead can cause developmental issues in kids.

New test results revealed that lead is still being found in the tap water of Watts homes, months after it was first detected in numerous housing units. A study by the "Better Watts Initiative" back in ...

While lead in paint was banned in 1978 and in plumbing in 1986, it can persist in older buildings. If you’re not sure whether your home contains this hazard, testing is simpler than you might think.