The gut microbiota has a vital role in the maintenance of intestinal homeostasis. Several
studies have revealed that environmental exposure to pollutants such as heavy metals may …

In the recent decades, Cd burden in cocoa-based products threatened global food safety,
human health and the future of chocolateries. Increased Cd bioavailability is an acute …

Heavy metal (HM)‐induced toxicity and its associated complications have become a major
issue in the medical world. HMs are not biodegradable, enter into the food chain, and gets …

The effects of lead exposure on mammals are reported to be devastating. Lead is present in
all the abiotic environmental components such as brass, dust, plumbing fixtures, soil, water …

Lead induced neurotoxicity has been extensively investigated. However, the potential
connections between early-life lead exposure and the frequently observed aberrant …

The drinking water quality index (DWQI) transforms multiple water quality parameters into a
dimensionless number, thus, presenting comprehensive status of drinking water in an …

Lead has been used for thousands of years in different anthropogenic activities thanks to its
unique properties that allow for many applications such as the manufacturing of drinking …

Exposure to lead (Pb) and manganese (Mn) during early life influences neurodevelopment
and increases the risk of neurodegenerative disorders. However, the level of developmental …

Background Lead is a toxic metal for human health, but the effect on blood pressure (BP) is
still controversial. The object of this study was to demonstrate the association between blood …

A silico-aluminophosphate geopolymer (APG) binder was developed for Pb 2+ solidification/
stabilization (S/S) treatment in our previous study, but the related performance of the APG …