Natl. Acad. Sci. 2024, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2419630121). Ancient Romans used lead in water pipes, utensils, and cosmetics. They even used it to sweeten wine. Those uses affected the elite in cities.

In antiquity, lead was released into the atmosphere as a byproduct of smelting ore for copper and silver. The toxic metal later condensed as dust and settled onto the soil. “Silver was used for ...

Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece.

representing 83% of the market Anna Blazhuk/Getty Protein powders used to build muscle mass can contain harmful heavy metals like cadmium and lead. A report by the Clean Label Project released Jan.

Lead exposure is responsible for a range of human health impacts, with even relatively low levels impacting the cognitive development of children. DRI scientists have previously used atmospheric ...