Lancaster police think they know what kind of substance vandals have splashed on more than 100 cars across the city and suburbs, but they haven't had much luck finding those responsible. "It's a paint ...

MINNEAPOLIS - People who have been exposed to paint, varnish and other solvents and who also carry genes that make them more susceptible to developing multiple sclerosis (MS) may be at much greater ...

County solid waste officials this week could take the guesswork out of how to get rid of unused or unwanted toxic materials lurking in basements, garages and workrooms. Those substances include ...

When picking out the perfect house paint, you want something that not only matches your vision but will last the test of time. Additionally, you need a paint that won't cause health problems. Here are ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Jamie Smith Hopkins of the Center for Public Integrity about a solvent found in common paint strippers that can trigger heart attacks and asphyxiation, causing rapid death.

We tested both water-based and solvent-based varnishes, focusing on products aimed at do-it-yourselfers. Solvent-based products use a solvent such as mineral spirits to deliver the resins that ...