Background According to recent evidence, up to 40–50% of variance in autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) liability might be determined by environmental factors. In the present paper …

Plant Protection Products, more commonly referred to as pesticides and biocides, are used
to control a wide range of yield-reducing pests including insects, fungi, nematodes, and …

Background The evaluation of the chemical impact on human health is usually constrained
to the analysis of the health effects of exposure to a single chemical or a group of similar …

Exposure of the developing fetus and infants to toxic substances can cause serious lifelong
health consequences. Several chemicals have been associated with adverse …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) usually originate from human activities and have been
released into the environment for several decades. They are highly resistant to natural …

The burden of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight is
considerable across the world. Several risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes have …

Large use of flame retardants or additives in plastic industries have caused scientific
attention as their leaching from consumer products is indicative of environmental concern …

Background Phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) have been used extensively in many
consumer products, resulting in widespread exposure in the general population. Studies …

Chemical exposures during pregnancy can have a profound and life-long impact on human
health. Because of the omnipresence of chemicals in our daily life, there is continuous …

Epidemiological studies have shown that thyroid hormone balances can be disrupted by
chemical exposure. However, many association studies have often failed to consider …