Wildlife has often presented and suggested the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals
(EDCs). Animal studies have given us an important opportunity to understand the …

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are extensively used as brominated flame
retardants (BFRs) in different types of materials, which have been listed as Persistent …

We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the associations between prenatal
exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and childhood obesity. We focused on …

Thousands of natural or manufactured chemicals were defined as endocrine-disrupting
chemicals (EDCs) because they can interfere with hormone activity and the endocrine …

Background. The acceleration of pubertal development is an important medical and social
problem, as it may result in increased morbidity and mortality in later life. This systematic …

Objective: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate children observed for suspected
precocious puberty in 5 Italian centers of Pediatric Endocrinology during the first wave of …

Abstract Background Brominated flame retardants (BFRs), are chemicals widely used in
consumer products including electronics, vehicles, plastics and textiles to reduce …

Disparities in women's reproductive health outcomes across the life course have been well-
documented. Endocrine disrupting chemicals may be one factor driving disparities, as …

Background: The observed age of menarche has fallen, which may have important adverse
social and health consequences. Increased exposure to endocrine-disrupting compounds …

A significant increase in precocious puberty, rapidly progressive puberty and precocious
menarche has been reported in Italy since the initial lockdown because of the pandemic …