Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) target the endocrine system by interfering with the
natural hormones in the body leading to adverse effects on human and animal health. These …

Obesity is a multifactorial disease with both genetic and environmental components. The
prevailing view is that obesity results from an imbalance between energy intake and …

Various organic pollutants so-called emerging pollutants (EPs), including active residues
from pharmaceuticals, pesticides, surfactants, hormones, and personal care products, are …

The variations of haematological parameters hematocrit, hemoglobin concentration,
leukocyte and erythrocyte count have been used as pollution and physiological indicators of …

Global climate change due to anthropogenic activities affects the dynamics of aquatic
communities by altering the adaptive capacities of their inhabitants. Analysis of blood …

Nonylphenol (NP) is considered a potential endocrine-disrupting chemical affecting humans
and the environment. Due to widespread occurrence in the aquatic environment and neuro …

Municipal wastewaters are contaminated by a wide range of chemicals, from surfactants to
heavy metals, including pharmaceutical residues, personal care products, various …

This paper provides a review of the types of emerging organic groundwater contaminants
(EGCs) which are beginning to be found in the UK. EGCs are compounds being found in …

Hormone active agents constitute a dangerous class of pollutants. Among them, those
agents that mimic the action of estrogens on target cells and are part of the group of …

Background Bisphenol A (BPA) and 4-tertiary-octylphenol (tOP) are industrial chemicals
used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins (BPA) and nonionic …