Environmental (and occupational) exposure to neurotoxic substances is a worldwide
problem that can affect children's neurodevelopment (ND). In Latin American and Caribbean …

Petrochemical facilities, including oil refineries, are emission sources of a wide range of
environmental pollutants such as trace elements, volatile organic compounds, and …

Human breast milk is the most complete foodstuff for infants but can also be a potential
source of exposure to toxic chemicals. The aim of this study was to assess the levels of metal …

Infant formula intake is recommended to ensure comprehensive nutritional and caloric
fulfillment when exclusive breastfeeding is not possible. However, similarly to breast milk …

The presence of cadmium (Cd) in food produced in Latin America has been highlighted in
recent years. Cadmium can be toxic to humans at low levels, and therefore monitoring its …

Background and aim This study aims to evaluate the toxic metal and trace element
concentrations in breast milk obtained from new-born nursing mothers in rural Giresun …

Abstract Background The 2019/2020 Australian landscape fires (bushfires) resulted in
prolonged extreme air pollution; little is known about the effects on breastfeeding women …

Aim To measure concentrations of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic (As)
in longitudinally collected donor breast milk samples and to determine associated factors …

Human milk has an important role in infants' psychological and immunological development.
In addition to providing vital substances, some environmental contaminants, such as …

This update covers publications from the second half of 2020 to the middle of 2021.
Advances in analytical techniques and their applications relevant to clinical and biological …