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December 2023 in “Environmental pollution” This study quantified around 60 organic pollutants in hair samples from mothers and infants in Spain, finding significant correlations between pollutant levels and factors like residence, dietary habits, and maternal age, with common exposure sources identified for several pollutant classes.
This review discusses the association between hair element levels and autism spectrum disorder, reporting links between neurotoxic elements like mercury and lead and pathogenesis, alongside potentially protective roles for zinc and copper balance.
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February 2008 in “Pediatrics” This review discusses the potential impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and body size on pubertal onset and progression, highlighting critical gaps and priorities for future research without presenting new clinical results.
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March 2013 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses various substances that can impact male fertility and stresses that products should be confirmed 'sperm-safe' through rigorous testing, not assumptions; it reports no new study results.
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August 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Pollution exposure speeds up hair damage.