Genetic association results are often interpreted with the assumption that study participation
does not affect downstream analyses. Understanding the genetic basis of participation bias …

Background: Data concerning the effects of prenatal exposures to phthalates and phenols
on fetal growth are limited in humans. Previous findings suggest possible effects of some …

Background: Prenatal exposures to polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) may be associated
with adverse changes in fetal and postnatal growth. Objective: We explored associations of …

Background The increasing prevalence of asthma and allergy might be related to diet,
particularly in Western countries. A study was undertaken to assess the association between …

Background: The prevalence of liver disorders and metabolic syndrome has increased
among youth. Glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide worldwide, could contribute to the …

Background: A number of phenols and parabens are added to consumer products for a
variety of functions, and have been found at detectable levels in the majority of the US …

Aims: To assess cohort retention in the OPPERA project and to compare the degree of
overlap between pairs of chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) using a cross …

Background Prenatal exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs), may influence
offspring weight gain. More prospective epidemiological studies are needed to compliment …

Background Childhood obesity and asthma are increasing worldwide. A possible link
between the two conditions has been postulated. Methods Cross-sectional studies of …

The demographic factors of sex, age, and race/ethnicity are well recognized as relevant to
pain sensitivity and clinical pain expression. Of these, sex differences have been the most …