The presence of heavy metals in municipal solid waste (MSW) is considered as prevalent
global pollutants that cause serious risks to the environment and living organisms. Due to …

The burden of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight is
considerable across the world. Several risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes have …

In this study, co-precipitation synthesis of natural clay (NC) with Co 3 O 4 nanoparticles
(NPs) is carried out to elaborate the super NC@ Co 3 O 4 nanocomposites with admirable …

Environmental chemicals comprise a major portion of the human exposome, with some
shown to impact the health of susceptible populations, including pregnant women and …

Background Pregnant women are regularly exposed to a multitude of endocrine disrupting
chemicals (EDCs). EDC exposures, both individually and as mixtures, may affect fetal …

One in ten infants born in the United States is born preterm, or prior to 37 weeks gestation.
Exposure to elevated levels of metals, such as lead and arsenic, has been linked to higher …

Preterm birth (PTB) and its complications are the leading causes of under-five year old child
deaths, accounting worldwide for an estimated one million deaths annually. The etiology of …

Objective The objective of the current study is to report on urine, blood and serum metal
concentrations to characterize exposures to trace elements and micronutrient levels in both …

Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is an emerging global concern
affecting several agricultural communities in the Americas and South Asia. Environmental …

Background Numerous studies have suggested significant associations between prenatal
exposure to heavy metals and newborn anthropometric measures. However, little is known …