Biomonitoring has been used in many types of investigations, including national
programmes and epidemiological studies, to explore the occurrence of biomarkers of …

Background: Pregnant women and children are especially vulnerable to exposures to food
contaminants, and a balanced diet during these periods is critical for optimal nutritional …

Fresh water scarcity has led to increased use of reclaimed wastewater as an alternative and
reliable source for crop irrigation. Beyond microbiological safety, concerns have been raised …

Organophosphorus pesticides (OPPs) are widely used pesticides, and previous studies
showed that OPPs can increase the risk of central nervous system disorders (eg, Parkinson's …

The application of neonicotinoid insecticides (neonics) has increased dramatically as a
replacement for organophosphate pesticides (OPs) in recent years. Nevertheless, little is …

Agricultural pesticides are extensively used for weed-and pest control, resulting in residues
of these compounds in food. The general population is mainly exposed through dietary …

Background Studies report increases in rates of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) over
recent decades. Environmental chemicals may increase the risk of diabetes through impacts …

This paper systematically reviews epidemiologic studies related to low-level non-
occupational exposures to organophosphorus (OP) insecticides. Many of the studies …

The high use of pesticides worldwide and the constant exposure of humans to these toxic-by-
design chemicals have drawn the attention on the possible consequences on human health …

Environmental exposure of humans to pollutants has been associated with adverse health
outcomes, but few studies have evaluated the multiple exposure of general populations. In …