The distribution and abundance of microplastics into the world are so extensive that many
scientists use them as key indicators of the recent and contemporary period defining a new …

In recent years, plastic waste has become a universally significant environmental problem.
Ingestion of food and water contaminated with microplastics is the main route of human …

Abstract Purpose of Review Biomarkers are commonly used in epidemiological studies to
assess metals and metalloid exposure and estimate internal dose, as they integrate multiple …

The relatively widespread presence of environmental barium is raising a growing public
awareness as it can lead to different health conditions. Its presence in humans may produce …

Contamination of water sources with various organic and inorganic non-biodegradable
pollutants is becoming a growing concern due to industrialization, urbanization, and the …

Microplastics (MPs) are emerging as a serious environmental concern, with wastewater
treatment plants (WWTPs) acting as the main entry routes for MPs into aquatic and terrestrial …

As the largest river in Shanxi Province, the Fen River is the main water source for regional
economic and ecological development. Water deficiency and industrialization have led to …

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of road dust on human health. A
PubMed search was used to extract references that included the words “road dust” and …

Accumulating evidence showed that environmental exposure to toxic metals was harmful to
human health. However, information about the effects of exposure to metal mixtures on …

Background Exposure to some conventional trace elements has been found to be
associated with miscarriage; however, evidence for combined exposure is inconclusive …