A construction worker works on dislodging an old lead line in the basement of a New London house before his colleague pulls it out using an excavator. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror This story is ...

Lead is a heavy metal that was widely used in paint, gasoline, plumbing, and construction until the 1970s. While we’ve stopped using lead in construction, much of it is still around in New York.

You might think lead poisoning is a thing of the past—but for thousands of families, it’s still hiding in the walls, water, ...

Heavy metals are dangerous at high levels, but treatments that remove can also be risky and only benefit certain patients.

A new report shows widespread PFAS, lead and other contaminants in tap water drawn from the Mississippi River for New Orleans ...

Lead concerns have prompted a recall of a popular baby food product sold online and in more than 20 states, including Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.