Lead (Pb) pollution has been considered as a major threat for human health due to
induction of inflammatory cascades in various tissues. The aim of present review is to …

Background The population exposed to potentially hazardous substances through
inappropriate and unsafe management practices related to disposal and recycling of end-of …

During the past decade, possible advancement in timing of puberty has been reported in the
United States. In addition, early pubertal development and an increased incidence of sexual …

This book is entirely devoted to the study of children's skeletons from archaeological and
forensic contexts. It provides an extensive review of the osteological methods and theoretical …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the possible role of endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) on
female reproductive disorders emphasizing developmental plasticity and the complexity of …

Changes in puberty timing have implications for the treatment of individual children, for the
risk of later adult disease, and for chemical testing and risk assessment for the population …

This review summarizes the level of epidemiologic evidence for relationships between
prenatal and/or early life exposure to environmental chemical contaminants and fetal, child …

Infants and children are not little adults. They are uniquely vulnerable to environmental
toxicants. To protect infants and children against toxicants, the National Research Council in …

Offering a study of biological, biomedical and biocultural approaches, the second edition of
Human Growth and Development is a valued resource for researchers, professors and …

Serono Symposia International convened an expert panel to review the impact of
environmental influences on the regulation of pubertal onset and progression while …