Some brands of common household items — think protein powder, cinnamon and cassava — have concerning amounts of lead, recent ...

Exposure to lead poisoning can cause serious health problems, especially in kids aged 1 to 6. It is recommend to have ...

If you’ve been worried about exposure to toxic substances from wildfire debris, you can now get your blood checked for free. Why is it on offer? Smoke and ash can contain harmful metals like lead, and ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

LANSING, Mich. – New laws in Michigan mandate blood lead testing for children at 12 and 24 months, recorded on immunization records, to address lead poisoning. The testing aims to prevent and address ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has finalized the protocol for doctors to order lead testing in young children. It stems from a pair of bills passed ...

The Monroe County Department of Public Health has released its childhood lead testing and exposure data from 2024. The health ...

The Midland County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) offers appointments for capillary blood lead testing (finger poke) to identify lead exposure in children. As of April 30, the Michigan universal ...

Residents compiled testing results for 50 remediated homes. One third still contained asbestos, and 63% contained elevated ...

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 ...