Mercury exists naturally and as a man-made contaminant. The release of processed
mercury can lead to a progressive increase in the amount of atmospheric mercury, which …

Heavy metal pollution in ecosystem is a global threat. The associated toxicity and
carcinogenic nature of heavy metals/metalloids such as mercury, cadmium, lead, and …

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal which is widely dispersed in nature. Most human exposure
results from fish consumption or dental amalgam. Mercury occurs in several chemical forms …

Mercury is a toxic and hazardous metal that occurs naturally in the earth's crust. Natural
phenomena such as erosion and volcanic eruptions, and anthropogenic activities like metal …

Mercury (Hg), a global pollutant produced by anthropogenic and natural means acts as a
bioacumulative toxin that severely affects our environment and human lives. Besides being …

Consumption of food containing mercury has been identified as a health risk. The US
Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the National Academy of Sciences …

Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy is a frequent disease responsible for 40–50% of cases
of heart failure. Idiopathic cardiomyopathy is a primary disorder often related to …

Antimony (Sb) pollution has increased health risks to humans as a result of extensive
application in diverse fields. Exposure to different levels of Sb and its compounds will …

Published systematic reviews concluded that there is moderate to strong evidence to infer a
potential role of lead and cadmium, widespread environmental metals, as cardiovascular …

Aim: To collate information on the consequences of occupational and environmental
exposure to antimony on physiological function and well-being. Methods: The criteria used …