Endocrine disruptors (EDCs) have been associated with the increased incidence of
metabolic disorders. In this work, we conducted a systematic review of the literature in order …

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 …

Background Exposure to some conventional trace elements has been found to be
associated with miscarriage; however, evidence for combined exposure is inconclusive …

Background Exposure to multiple metals is recognized as a common and real scenario in
daily life. However, limited prospective studies have assessed associations between …

Background With dramatically increasing prevalence, diabetes mellitus has imposed a
tremendous toll on individual well-being. Humans are exposed to various environmental …

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common pregnancy
complications globally. Environmental risk factors may lead to increased glucose levels and …

Background Growth restriction in the prenatal period is a significant public health concern.
Metals can negatively affect birth size, and pregnant women may be exposed to metal …

Pregnancy is a complex process requiring tremendous physiological changes in the mother
in order to fulfill the needs of the growing fetus, and to give birth, expel the placenta and …

Background Essential metals have been reported to be associated with metabolic diseases.
However, the relationships between essential metals exposure and Metabolic Syndrome …

Background Heavy metals may play an important role as environmental risk factors in
diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to explore the association of HbA1c with As, Cd, Cu, Ni …