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 …

Obesity is a complex and multifactorial disease, which likely comprises multiple subtypes.
Emerging data have linked chemical exposures to obesity. As organismal response to …

Abstract Background Lead (Pb) has been suggested as an endocrine-disrupting chemical.
However, few studies have investigated the association between chronic Pb exposure and …

We aim to examine the association between chemical mixtures and obesity. Blood and
urinary levels of tween-six chemicals were measured in adults who participated in the …

Heavy metal pollution is a principle source of environmental contamination. Epidemiological
and animal data suggest that early life lead (Pb) exposure results in critical effects on …

Abstracts Background Associations of heavy metal exposures with obesity and obesity-
related traits have been suggested, while those with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease …

Abstract The Japan Environment and Children's Study (JECS) is a birth-cohort study of
100,000 mother–child dyads that aims to investigate the effect of the environment on child …

The aim of this study is to evaluate blood cadmium levels (BCLs) in Chinese adults and
explore whether blood cadmium is associated with diabetes or obesity. This study included …

Background Biomonitoring is a well-established method for assessing people's exposure to
contaminants in the environment. Many non-communicable diseases can be prevented or …

Aims Previous studies have suggested that a high blood lead level (BLL) is associated with
cardiovascular outcomes and impaired renal function in the general population; however …