A little-known and highly dangerous earth metal used to craft spaceships has been found in wildfire-ravaged homes and in the ...

While exposure to heavy metals from other sources, such as drinking water, old paint and contaminated foods, can cause a wide array of health problems, ranging from infertility to cognitive issues ...

Certain paints also contain lead which is a metal that can be very toxic and cause a variety of health problems. Written by Health Desk June 23, 2023 15:16 IST ...

Some Halloween face paints contain lead and mercury, and powdered makeup can contain asbestos, says Consumer Reports, offering tips on avoiding toxic Halloween makeup.

Those most affected by toxic metal exposure include “People who were alive in the time of leaded gasoline — before 1981 — in older homes that may have had lead paint, tobacco smokers — as ...

Vintage products purchased at thrift stores or antique shops were often made decades ago – long before current federal regulations on toxic substances went into effect. Lead paint is regularly ...

Some children's art supplies contain toxic chemicals. One brand wants to change that. Honeysticks has launched a new, non-toxic Finger Paint that is better for kids and the planet.

Two Ohio University professors have teamed up with non-profit Rural Action to create True Pigments, a social enterprise turning mine pollution into paints.

An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.

One driver for the researchers: A desire to avoid toxic materials. To create these colors, synthetic materials like heavy metals are used to create vivid paints.