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 ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Water utility companies have been replacing lead pipes throughout the region, but not everyone knows if their water lines are made with lead. When it comes to the water in your ...

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 ...

MONTVALE, N.J. -- A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone. Health providers say it's important to get children tested because there ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers studied ancient tooth fossils and found that a gene mutation in modern humans (right) better protected them against lead and gave them an advantage over Neanderthals (left). Kyle Dykes / ...

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 ...