There is growing epidemiological evidence that heavy metals (HMs) may contribute to the
progression of various metabolic diseases and that the etiology and progression of these …

Since the surge of microbiome research in the last decade, many studies have provided
insight into the causes and consequences of changes in the gut microbiota. Among the …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has
reached epidemic proportions with no pharmacological therapy approved. Lower circulating …

Currently, microplastics (MPs) attracted increased attention for their ubiquity and toxic
properties. In this study, marine medaka was used to explore the individual and combined …

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 …

Obesity represents an important public health concern because it substantially increases the
risk of multiple chronic diseases and thereby contributing to a decline in both quality of life …

Oral exposure to the heavy metal lead (Pb) causes various dysfunctions in animals.
However, the influence of gut bacteria on Pb absorption, bioaccumulation, and excretion is …

Heavy metal contamination in food endangers human health. Probiotics can protect animals
and human against heavy metals, but the detoxification mechanism has not been fully …

Elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) exhibit considerable periodontitis
frequency, which causes tooth loss and poor quality of life. To investigate the impact of …

Abstract Background Lead (Pb) is an environmentally ubiquitous heavy metal associated
with a wide range of adverse health effects in children. Both lead exposure and the early life …