Previous epidemiological studies have reported that prenatal exposure to metals might have
influence on fetal growth. Most studies assessed the effect of individual metals, while the …

The association between prenatal exposure to the metal mixture and allergic diseases is
poorly understood. We aimed to explore the individual effect and the combined effect of …

Numerous studies have increasingly demonstrated that the aetiology of chronic diseases,
including autism, hyperactivity, asthma, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases, can …

Background Exposure to some heavy metals has been demonstrated to be related to the risk
of preterm birth (PTB). However, the effects of multi-metal mixture are seldom assessed …

Coastal areas are affected by urban, industrial and agriculture pollutants runoff, wastewater
and stormwater discharges, making this environment the final repository of chemical …

The toxicity of organophosphate esters (OPEs) on embryonic development is well noted in
animal experiments, but epidemiological studies are still lacking. This study evaluated the …

In several industrialized countries, there has been a report of a decrease in the proportion of
male births. The current study is designed to perform a systematic review and present a …

The present narrative review summarizes recent findings focusing on the role of brain-
derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) as a biomarker of effect for neurodevelopmental …

Background Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with the increased risk of many
diseases, especially during early life. Exposure to some toxic metals may decrease vitamin …

BDNF gene has been implicated in the development of cognition and language. Meanwhile,
exposure to metals might interact with BDNF gene to increase the risk of …