Health problems associated with essential trace metals can result from both inadequate (ie,
low intake) and excessive exposures (ie, from environmental and/or occupational source) …

Toenails have been used as biomarkers of exposure to toxic metals, but their validity for this
purpose is not yet clear and might differ depending on the specific agent. To evaluate this …

This systematic review summarizes the current evidence related to the reliability of toenail
total arsenic concentrations (thereafter “arsenic”) as a biomarker of long-term exposure …

Global prevalence of obesity has been increasing dramatically in all ages. Although
traditional causes for obesity development have been studied widely, it is unclear whether …

In the present study, trace elements (TE) levels were evaluated in scalp hair along the
continuum from healthy subjects (HS) to patients suffering from subjective memory concerns …

Background This systematic review aimed to evaluate the status of Human Biomonitoring
(HBM) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and provide recommendations for …

Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) are known to threat human health due to exposure to
contaminated groundwater. Some of these PTEs can lead to long-term carcinogenic and …

New lines of evidence suggest that less than 10% of neurodegenerative diseases have a
strict genetic aetiology and other factors may be prevalent. Environmental exposures to …

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and wearing masks in many countries, women are keen on
elegance, beauty and the use of face foundations. Assessment of health risks associated …

Objective To determine serum and urinary selenium (Se) levels in children with and without
obesity, and to assess if Se influences the risk of obesity. Subjects and methods High …