The Times tested for lead, mercury and other heavy metals in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. From respiratory problems to ...

Reduced levels of a critical protein are linked to devastating brain diseases like Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Surprisingly, the protein shortage ...

Exposure to cadmium from cigarette smoke and lead from imported toys may be linked to autism development in children.