Trace elements and metals play critical roles in the normal functioning of the central nervous
system (CNS), and their dysregulation has been implicated in neurodegenerative disorders …

There is already knowledge of the extensive risk factors for attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) and recent studies suggest that environmental pollution may contribute to …

Neuroinflammation is one of the postulated mechanisms for Pb neurotoxicity. However, the
exact molecular mechanisms responsible for its pro-inflammatory effect are not fully …

Background Human scalp hair is a validated bio-substrate for monitoring various exposures
in childhood including contextual stressors, environmental toxins, prescription or non …

Furan and lead are contaminants of global concern due to the potential public health threat
associated with their exposure. Herein, the neurobehavioral performance, biochemical …

Policy Points Child lead poisoning is associated with socioeconomic inequity and
perpetuates health inequality. Methods for testing and detection of child lead poisoning are …

Lead (Pb) is a developmental neurotoxin that can disrupt brain development and damage
the brain regions responsible for executive function, behavioral regulation and fine motor …

With the rapid development of industry, heavy metal pollution has seriously damaged the
health of soil, and heavy metals spread through the food chain, posing a threat to human …

Background Lead contamination is a major public health concern. Previous studies have
demonstrated that lead exposure could affect the hippocampus, which is a complex and …

Xylitol, a sugar substitute, is widely used in various food formulations and finds a steady
global market. In this study, xylitol crystals were produced from corncob by fermentation (as …