BACKGROUND Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found widespread
in drinking water, foods, food packaging materials and other consumer products. Several …

Phthalates are pervasive compounds, and due to the ubiquitous usage of phthalates,
humans or even children are widely exposed to them. Since phthalates are not chemically …

In female mammals, mechanisms have been developed, throughout evolution, to integrate
environmental, nutritional and hormonal cues in order to guarantee reproduction in …

Exposure to exogenous chemicals can affect endocrine function at multiple sites and
through numerous specific modes of action, which may have far-reaching effects on human …

(HMs) are environmental contaminants with toxic properties for wildlife and humans. The
placenta is a privileged organ that, along with the fetal membranes and amniotic fluid …

Background Studies from several countries report increases in rates of gestational diabetes
mellitus (GDM) over recent decades. Exposure to environmental chemicals could contribute …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous, and pregnancy is a sensitive
window for toxicant exposure. EDCs may disrupt the maternal immune system, which may …

How toxic are the products we consume on a daily basis? Whether it's triclosan in
toothpaste, formaldehyde in baby shampoo, endocrine disruptors in water bottles, or …

Over recent decades, epidemiological studies have been reporting worrisome trends in the
incidence of human infertility rates. Extensive detection of industrial chemicals in human …

Organohalogens are persistent organic pollutants that have a wide range of chemical
application. There is growing evidence that several of these chemical compounds interfere …