Research in Puerto Rico indicates how exposure to toxic metals can disrupt pregnancy hormones. That disruption can cause preterm birth and low birth weight.

"...there are deficits and differences in the overall structure of the brain that are apparent decades after [lead exposure]."

A more precise screening index could monitor chronic lead exposure, say researchers. They started with Atlanta, but say the approach could work elsewhere.

New research uncovers lead compounds in red and black inks on ancient Egyptian papyrus. Here's why that's notable.

The cheap device could also allow people to easily and swiftly test their water supplies for lead contamination, researchers say.

Inconsistent EPA regulations stand to put more than 35,000 more US children at risk of lead poisoning, research finds.

The coronavirus pandemic means stagnant water is sitting in the pipes of many buildings. New research will investigate how to turn the taps back on safely.

Water quality can differ in each room of your house. It can also change with the seasons, researchers report.

By adding a phosphate to the water supply before switching to a new disinfectant, cities may be able to prevent resulting lead contamination.

Exposure to toxic chemicals, especially flame retardants and pesticides resulted in more than a million cases of intellectual disability in the US between 2001 and 2016, research finds.