Oxidative stress occurs through an imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen
species (ROS) and the antioxidant defense mechanisms of cells. The eye is particularly …

Epidemiological studies have found that transportation noise increases the risk for
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, with solid evidence for ischemic heart disease, heart …

Transportation noise is a ubiquitous urban exposure. In 2018, the World Health Organization
concluded that chronic exposure to road traffic noise is a risk factor for ischemic heart …

Hypertension is a leading risk factor for stroke, heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
Multiple interacting factors and organ systems increase blood pressure and cause target …

Background People worldwide are routinely exposed to tellurium mainly via dietary
ingestion. There has been no study to clarify the contribution of tellurium to blood pressure in …

Background Chronic transportation noise is an environmental stressor affecting a substantial
portion of the population. The World Health Organization (WHO) and various studies have …

Noise pollution is a known health risk factor and evidence for cardiovascular diseases
associated with traffic noise is growing. At least 20% of the European Union's population …

Noise pollution is recognized as an environmental stressor that affects various biological
processes beyond auditory functions, mainly through stress hormones release. This work …

An uncontrolled vehicular population escalates distraction and affects mental wellness due
to ambient noise, profoundly affecting the academic landscape. This study investigates the …

Environmental degradation is an increasingly urgent issue caused by anthropogenic
activities, such as urbanization, industrialization and overpopulation growth, and natural …