-
Some Grand Rapids homes are about to get a lot safer.The city is among 23 state and local agencies across the country to receive Lead Based Paint Hazard…
-
Health officials say filtered Flint tap water is now safe enough for children and pregnant women to drink.For months, concerns about potential lead…
-
The city of Detroit wants all its schools to test for lead in drinking water.The Detroit Public Schools is already on board with the initiative, and has…
-
One of the most critical points in discovering the full extent of Flint’s water crisis was a study of blood-lead levels in Flint children.That study, by…
-
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced yesterday afternoon they’ve sent a “public health strike team” to Flint.HHS says it has sent in…
-
Researchers are looking into the possible ripple effects of lead exposure. After the city of Flint switched to the Flint River for its drinking water,…
-
Flint’s plan to recover from its drinking water problems goes to the Genesee County commission Monday morning.The city’s use of the Flint River for its…
-
An annual report from the Public Interest Research Group on potentially hazardous toys highlights some big safety improvements—and new dangers.PIRG’s…
-
Flint’s water crisis is now the subject of a federal lawsuit.The lawsuit filed on behalf of four families was filed Friday.The lawsuit singles out 14…
-
Dozens of families turned up for free blood lead level testing in Flint today.Nurses tried to soothe the fears of toddlers, telling them “it’s just a…