Beginning July 1, 2026, blood lead testing will be required for all children in the State of Illinois. The blood testing will be done automatically at 12 and 24 months. Healthcare ...

Families skipping or delaying pediatric appointments for their young children due to the pandemic are missing out on more than vaccines. Critical testing for lead poisoning has plummeted in many parts ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its blood lead reference value – the level at which children ages 1-5 are considered to have high exposure to lead. Since 2012, this ...

With concerns about lead popping up in everything from toys to cookware, many people are looking for quick ways to check for ...

The CDC said nearly 500,000 children under the age five in the U.S. have high levels of lead in their blood. Now, the state ...

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Beginning in 2024, new Michigan law requires blood testing for young children to determine toxic lead exposure. Washtenaw County health officials want the public to know that ...

A company that makes tests for lead poisoning has agreed to resolve criminal charges that it concealed for years a malfunction that resulted in inaccurately low results. It's the latest in a ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Thursday universal childhood blood lead testing will begin July 1.

Following the devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires, Los Angeles County is offering free blood lead testing to residents who have been affected by the fires. The LA County Public Health Department ...

Last year, more than 1,000 Milwaukee kids under the age of 6 had elevated lead levels in their blood. Here are some more stats to know.