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

Abstract Introduction Thyroid hormones (THs) are especially important for brain maturation
and development during the fetal period and childhood. Several epidemiological studies …

Gender-related differences in susceptibility to chemical exposure to neurotoxicants have not
received sufficient attention. Although a significant number of epidemiological studies on the …

Background Exposure to xenoestrogens during pregnancy may disturb the development
and function of male sexual organs. Objective In this study we aimed to determine whether …

Background: Perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) persist in the
environment and are found in relatively high concentrations in animal livers. Studies in …

Background Air pollution from traffic has been associated with cardiorespiratory diseases in
children and adults, but there is little information on its potential neurotoxic effects. This study …

The main source of human exposure to mercury is the consumption of fish contaminated
with methylmercury, which may adversely affect early neurodevelopment. This study …

Background: Animal studies suggest that some perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), including
perfluorooctanoate (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), and perfluorononanoic acid …

Animal studies suggest that perfluorocarbons (PFCs) may alter sexual maturation.
Relationships of human PFC exposure with puberty are not clear. We conducted a cross …

Iodine is the main constituent of thyroid hormones, which in turn are required for fetal brain
development. However, the relation between iodine intake during pregnancy, thyroid …