Toxicity with heavy metals has proven to be a significant hazard with several health
problems linked to it. Heavy metals bioaccumulate in living organisms, pollute the food …

One of the main challenges faced in food safety is the accumulation of toxic heavy metals
from environmental sources, which can sequentially endanger human health when they are …

Traffic emissions and industrial activities cause atmospheric contamination derived from
fossil fuels. The potential uptake of air pollutants affects the ecosystem and decreases air …

Background Infertility has been confirmed as a significant medical and social problem.
Heavy metal exposure refers to a risk factor for infertility, which is capable of damaging the …

Abstract Background Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common congenital
malformations with a complex etiology, and environmental factors play an important role …

The current study aimed to examine the effect of toxic metal (oid) mixtures (lead (Pb),
cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and nickel (Ni)) on …

Algae, comprising microalgae and macroalgae, have emerged as a promising feedstock for
the production of functional biochar. Recently, the application of algal biochar in …

Widespread exposure to persistent pollutants can disrupt the bodies' natural endocrine
functions and contribute to reproductive diseases like endometriosis. In this review, we focus …

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the association between blood heavy metal (zinc
(Zn), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd)) concentrations and spontaneous abortion …

The associations between metallic elements and ovarian reserve function have remained
uncertain yet. In this case-control study, we involved 149 women with diminished ovarian …