Lead poisoning

Children growing up in poverty face huge challenges. One challenge that might not come to the top of the mind, though, is pollution.As part of Michigan…

There‘s one kind of pollution that researchers believe robs kids of their future like no other.Scientists have found evidence it diminishes their…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say even low levels of lead in blood can affect a child’s IQ, their ability to pay attention and their…

A study by researchers at the University of Michigan links lead exposure in children to lower achievement on standardized tests.It's published in the…

New research from the University of Michigan reinforces why it’s important to keep kids from being exposed to lead.It’s long been known that relatively…

Grand Rapids is celebrating the success of a program aimed at preventing lead-poisoning. Michigan Radio’s Lindsey Smith reports the number of cases of…