Human exposure to mercury is a major public health concern, causing neurological
outcomes such as motor and visual impairment and learning disabilities. Currently, human …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an important public health issue that affects millions of people
around the world and is growing to pandemic-like proportions. This syndrome is defined by …

Mercury (Hg) is one of the most toxic environmental pollutants, especially when methylated,
forming methylmercury (MeHg). MeHg affects DNA repair, increases oxidative stress, and …

Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a prevalent and manageable chronic condition
which is a significant contributor to the total global disease burden. Environmental …

MicroRNA (miRNA) are important regulators of gene expression that respond not only to
developmental and pathological cues, but also to environmental stimuli. Dyslipidemia is a …

Background Considering the interactions between heavy metals, a comprehensive
evaluation of the effects of exposure to various types of co-interacting heavy metals on …

Mercury is a ubiquitous pollutant in the environment with potential neurotoxic effects.
Several populations are susceptible to mercurial exposure, especially methylmercury …

Preclinical and clinical studies worldwide have shown an association between
methylmercury (MeHg) poisoning and the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such …

Methylmercury (MeHg) intoxication is a global health concern. Although MeHg neurotoxicity
is well-recognized, less is known about MeHg's effects on metabolism. In this study, we …

O mercúrio é um metal pesado líquido em temperatura ambiente e com ponto de ebulição
relativamente baixo (356º C). Tem amplo uso na mineração de ouro, incineração de …