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Some hazards in the home are easy to see. Like a loose electrical socket. Or torn carpet on the stairs. But others are harder to spot. And some are invisible, in the very air you breathe. These include lead, mold, and radon. But there are ways you can find and fix these unseen hazards. Learning …
Lead exposure in early childhood can have lifelong consequences, including brain damage, developmental delays, and learning and behavioral disorders. Preventing these devastating outcomes means avoiding lead, but that’s only possible if you know where to find it. Lead haunts old homes in chipping paint and pipes, but it also lurks outside, in soil. It’s the …
Lead exposure is still killing people, a recent study published in The Lancet suggests that exposure to lead kills over 400,000 American a year. There is no safe level for children, and even low doses are linked to negative side effects. Lead poisoning is a serious health concern that shouldn’t be taken lightly, children in …