Exposure to chemicals from different sources in everyday life is widespread; one such
source is the wide range of products listed under the title “cosmetics”, including the different …

Testicular steroidogenesis is a tightly regulated process that produces the androgens
important for the development, maintenance and function of the male reproductive system …

STUDY QUESTION Is self-reported type of underwear worn associated with markers of
testicular function among men at a fertility center? SUMMARY ANSWER Men who reported …

Abstract Introduction Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure has been shown to affect human brain
neurodevelopment and behavior. Objective We aimed to investigate whether environmental …

Background: Exposure to endocrine disruptors is on the rise, with new compounds regularly
incriminated. In animals and humans, this exposure during critical developmental windows …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) are ubiquitous and persistent compounds that have
the capacity to interfere with normal endocrine homoeostasis. The female reproductive tract …

Background Phthalates and phenols are suspected endocrine disrupting chemicals that may
adversely impact fetal outcomes following in utero exposure. Understanding predictors of …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent liver disorder. With the
improvement in human living standards, the prevalence of NAFLD has been increasing in …

Background Hormonal actions and activation of receptors involved in adipogenesis and
brain development during the prenatal period may be affected by exposure to certain …

Several studies indicate that semen quality has strongly declined in the last decades
worldwide. Air pollution represents a significant co-factor with the COVID-19 impact and has …