Healthy soil is foundational to human health. Healthy soil is needed to grow crops, provides
food, and sustains populations. It supports diverse ecosystems and critical ecological …

Abstract Background Exposure to cadmium (Cd) via food and smoking is associated with an
increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Blood and urine levels of …

Despite a gradual decline in smoking rates over time, exposure to secondhand smoke
(SHS) continues to cause harm to nonsmokers, who are disproportionately children and …

The relationship between toxic metals in the environment and clinical stroke risk remains
unclear, although their role as immunotoxicants and carcinogens has been well established …

Background: Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) are known to be two of the metal contaminants
that pose the greatest potential threat to human health. The purpose of this research study …

Abstract Background Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal, which the non-smoking population is
mainly exposed to through diet. Current health-based guidance values are based on renal …

Although cadmium (Cd) exposure has been declining in the United States (US) over the
years, the level of exposure for people with pre-existing comorbidities is unclear. This study …

Background: Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) are known to be two of the metal contaminants
that pose the greatest potential threat to human health. The purpose of this research study …

Background: Epidemiologic studies suggest cadmium exposure is associated with
cardiovascular disease risk, including heart failure. However, prior findings may be …

Environmental causes of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are global health issues. In
particular, an association between metal exposure and CVDs has become evident but …