Lead poisoning
FDA Expands Recall Of Fruit Purees Linked To Lead Poisoning: Here Are The Products
Parents and caregivers are cautioned not to buy or serve brands of fruit puree pouches associated with lead contamination as it can lead to "acute toxicity" in children. 
Higher Levels Of Metal Seen In Blood And Urine Of Marijuana Users: Study
Cadmium and lead remain in the body for quite a long time, according to study lead author Tiffany Sanchez. 
Massive Drop in Lead Testing Threatens Children's Health
Medical screenings for many conditions have fallen to the wayside during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns from doctors about patients going untreated. One particularly alarming trend is a massive decline in testing for lead poisoning in children. 
Lead Found In 20 Percent Of Baby Food Samples, Report Concludes
Researchers found a surprising amount of lead hiding in many different types of baby food. 
Water Safety In America: Nearly 1 in 4 US Home Live In Area With Questionable Tap Water, Report Says
A report released Tuesday has found that nearly a quarter of tap water sources in the US are either contaminated or are not being properly monitored. 
High Lead Levels In Tap Water Outside Of Flint: How To Test If Your Drinking Water Is Safe
There's more than lead lurking in water; here's how to test if your drinking water is safe. 
Flint Children's Blood Lead Levels Rose In Water Crisis: US Officials
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that the percentage of young children with elevated blood lead levels was significantly higher when the water source was the Flint River. 
A Brief History Of Lead Poisoning: From Ancient Rome To Michigan, Lead Has Plagued Our Bodies For Centuries
Due to the metal being incredibly flexible and accessible, lead has been ingrained in human function and society for thousands of years, and it’s been seeping into our bodies the whole time. 
Portland Schools Failed Protocols Over High Lead Levels In Water
The district apologized to parents and staff on Friday for not following EPA protocols. 
Flint Water Crisis: EPA To Conduct National Water Study, Action Plan So ‘Every American Has Access To Safe Drinking Water’
The EPA has announced it will work on a new national water study and action plan to improve the quality of drinking water across America.
