Objectives: Exposure to high concentrations of persistent organochlorines may cause fetal
toxicity, but the evidence at low exposure levels is limited. Large studies with substantial …

For the last decade, literature on the detrimental impacts of air pollution on brain, cognition
and behavior has exponentially increased. Our aim is to review the latest epidemiologic …

Importance Maternal hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are risk factors for preterm birth.
Milder thyroid function test abnormalities and thyroid autoimmunity are more prevalent, but it …

The physical, social and intellectual development of children from conception to the end of
adolescence requires an environment that is both protected and protective of their health. A …

Background Despite the richness in antioxidants of the Mediterranean diet, to our knowledge,
no randomized controlled trials have assessed its effect on in vivo lipoprotein oxidation. …

BACKGROUND: Phthalate and phenol exposure is prevalent among the general population
and of potential concern for pregnant women and children because of their suspected …

… ranged from 11.5 μg/m 3 (Greek cohort) to 43.9 μg/m 3 (Sabadell region of the Spanish
cohort). Levels of PM 2.5 ranged from 13.4 μg/m 3 (Greek cohort) to 22.3 μg/m 3 (Italian cohort). …

Background Adequate maternal thyroid function is important for an uncomplicated pregnancy.
Although multiple observational studies have evaluated the association between thyroid …

Background: Prenatal exposure to air pollution is considered to be associated with adverse
effects on child health. This may partly be mediated by mechanisms related to DNA …

The pubertal height growth spurt is a distinctive feature of childhood growth reflecting both
the central onset of puberty and local growth factors. Although little is known about the …