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BackgroundCo-exposure to noise and microwave radiation occurs frequently. The central nervous system has been identified as a sensitive target organ for both noise and microwave exposure individually, and the underlying ...

Tetrachlorobisphenol A (TCBPA), a widely used chemical on material modification and flame retardant synthesis, bioaccumulates through the food chain and presents significant health concerns. However, the long-term effect...

Glyphosate-based herbicide (GBH) is a broad-spectrum herbicide extensively used in agriculture, which poses increased residual risks in grains and food products, thereby endangering human health. However, the impact of m...

Despite anecdotal evidence that suggests bug sprays containing N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) damage turfgrasses, there is minimal peer-reviewed research investigating this in detail. The aims of the present study wer...

BackgroundIn 2021, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) emerged as the forth leading cause of death in the world. However, the impact of air pollutants on COPD is still inconsistent across current studies. Object...

BackgroundRecent studies have disputed the association between bisphenol A (BPA) and endometriosis. This updated meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the impact of BPA exposure on endometriosis.MethodsThis study ev...

A real-time electrochemical sensing strategy for nicotine monitoring in smoke streams was developed using additively manufactured three-dimensional (3D) based on conductive polymer composites. Disc-type microelectrodes (...

Abstract Skeletal fluorosis (SF) is a chronic metabolic bone disease resulting from long-term excessive fluoride exposure, affecting millions worldwide. Conventional diagnosis relies on radiographic evidence, which often...

Background Occupational exposure to azodicarbonamide (ADCA) can occur via the respiratory tract or through skin in workplaces, e.g., in the production of plastics and rubber where it is used as a foaming agent or a poros...

IntroductionThe complex interplay between environmental dynamics, biodiversity loss, and public health necessitates advanced methodologies for quantifying and interpreting their interactions. Respiratory health, highly s...

Hydrocarbon pollution from oil spills, traffic emissions, and industrial processes continues to be a significant global threat to biodiversity, soil quality, water quality, and human health. Lichens, mutualistic life for...

Abstract Industrialization and urbanization exacerbate global environmental health challenges, with pollutants from industrial and vehicular emissions (e.g., PAHs, NOx, PM2.5) posing significant risks. Growing evidence l...

In Ethiopia, natural hazard threats have an adverse effect on many livelihoods. However, the systematic assessment of rural household livelihood vulnerability to the threats is lacking in the Sile-Sago watershed, which t...

The current number of emerging contaminants worldwide may reach tens of thousands. However, research on the extra-pulmonary toxicity induced by combined exposure of extremely low-dose emerging pollutants remains extremel...

The results of whole-body exposure to airborne particulate matter <10 µm on the cornea of BALB/c mice, how their natural resistance to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) keratitis is impacted, and whether plastoquinonyl-d...

Abstract Background Ethnic disparities in ischemic stroke are substantial and differences in exposure to air pollution have been demonstrated as well. However, the role of air pollution in mediating ethnic disparities in...

IntroductionDiet, particularly fruits and vegetables, contributes to pesticide exposure in the general population due to the presence of numerous pesticide residues on commonly consumed produce. Research on the effective...

Secondary poisoning with anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) has been identified as an important threat for raptor conservation worldwide. In 2019, the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 1788 (made effective ...

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a major global One Health challenge, with increasing recognition of the role of wildlife in the environmental circulation of resistant bacteria. Wild birds, p...

Background: Extreme heat poses growing public health challenges, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions. Assessing heat vulnerability at the county level is crucial for guiding adaptation strategies. Methods: A count...

Abstract Background Depression risk in older adults is a complex mental health issue influenced by multiple factors, including individual vulnerability and environmental exposure. Although many methods have been used to ...

Chlorfenapyr (CHL) is a widely used insecticide whose expanding application raises concerns about cardiotoxicity following both acute poisoning and chronic environmental exposure. The mechanisms underlying its cardiac in...

Abdullahi Hassan Elmi, Ahmed Omar Abdi Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Dr. Sumait Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, SomaliaCorrespondence: Abdullahi Hassan Elmi, Email a...

Naringenin (NGN), a flavonoid widely utilized in agricultural and pharmaceutical applications, has increasingly become a source of environmental concern. This study systematically evaluated the developmental toxicity of ...