Anthropogenic chemical pollution has the potential to pose one of the largest environmental
threats to humanity, but global understanding of the issue remains fragmented. This article …

Background: Adipose tissue (AT) is involved in several physiological functions, including
metabolic regulation, energy storage, and endocrine functions. Objectives: In this review we …

We examine the role of adipose tissue, typically considered an energy storage site, as a
potential site of toxicant accumulation. Although the production of most persistent organic …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered the most common liver disorder,
affecting around 25% of the population worldwide. It is a complex disease spectrum, closely …

Obesity and associated metabolic complications, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
(NAFLD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), are in constant increase around the world. While most …

Detox diets are popular dieting strategies that claim to facilitate toxin elimination and weight
loss, thereby promoting health and well‐being. The present review examines whether detox …

Although low doses of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), strong lipophilic chemicals with
long half‐lives, have been linked to various endocrine, immune, nervous and reproductive …

Background As part of the perinatal component of the French Human Biomonitoring (HBM)
program, biomarkers levels of various chemicals have been described among pregnant …

Background: Epidemiological studies emphasize the possible role of persistent organic
pollutants (POPs) in obesity and the metabolic syndrome. These pollutants are stored in …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are a diverse family of contaminants that show
widespread global dispersion and bioaccumulation. Humans are continuously exposed to …