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Sex difference in the association between pyrethroids exposure and sleep problems among adolescents: NHANES 2007–2014
BackgroundPyrethroids have been widely used in the United States and worldwide. Few studies examined the effect of pyrethroids exposure on sleep...
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Sex difference of pre- and post-natal exposure to six developmental neurotoxicants on intellectual abilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis of human studies
BackgroundEarly life exposure to lead, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polybromide diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), organophosphate pesticides...
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Sex-dependent resilience to extreme drought events: implications for climate change adaptation of a South American endangered tree species
BackgroundRecent changes in climatic trends are resulting in an increased frequency and intensity of extreme events, with unknown effect on ecosystem...
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Sex-Specific Associations Between Organophosphate Esters Metabolites and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease in Chinese Adults
Previous studies have suggested an adverse association between exposure to organophosphate esters (OPEs) and metabolic disorders. However, there is...
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Association between prenatal exposure to alkylphenols and intelligence quotient among preschool children: sex-specific effects
BackgroundWhile prenatal exposure to alkylphenols (APs) has been demonstrated to be associated with neurodevelopmental impairments in animals, the...
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Sex-dependent impact of perinatal 5G electromagnetic field exposure in the adolescent rat behavior
The fifth generation (5G) network is currently being worldwide spread out, raising questions about the potential impact of this new technology,...
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A cross-sectional study of the association between heavy metals and pan-cancers associated with sex hormones in NHANES 1999–2018
Given the complexity of tumorigenesis, numerous studies have also shown that excessive exposure to heavy metals increases the risk of cancers and...
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Sex-specific associations of bisphenol A and its substitutes with body fat distribution among US adults: NHANES 2011–2016
Bisphenol A (BPA) and its structural analogs (bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F (BPF)) are widely consumed endocrine disrupting chemicals that may...
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Comprehensive analysis between volatile organic compound (VOC) exposure and female sex hormones: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2013–2016
There is growing evidence suggesting that exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can pose significant health risks, including interference...
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Association of the urinary polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with sex hormones stratified by menopausal status older than 20 years: a mixture analysis
We examined the relationships between exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) metabolites and sex hormones in pre- and postmenopausal...
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Associations between exposure to a mixture of phenols and sex steroid hormones among pre- and postmenopausal women: evidence from NHANES 2015–2016
Environmental phenols are well known as emerging endocrine-disrupting chemicals; however, their impacts on sex hormone homeostasis among pre- and...
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Age and sex differences in the effects of short- and long-term exposure to air pollution on endothelial dysfunction
BackgroundThe effects of air pollution on endothelial function remain unclear across populations. We aimed to use brachial artery flow-mediated...
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Sex-based responses of heat stress and subsequent recovery on the growth performance, metabolic changes, and redox status of broilers at market age
This experiment investigated the sex responses of heat stress (HS) and subsequent recovery on growth performance, serum metabolic parameters, and...
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Insect pest management with sex pheromone precursors from engineered oilseed plants
Pheromones have become an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional insecticides for pest control. Most current pheromone-based pest...
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Current Status and Impact of Imbalance of Sex Ratio at Birth in the Son La Province, Vietnam
In Vietnam, imbalance of sex ratio at birth is becoming one of the most difficult problems for population and family planning, which has been...
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Sex-specific alterations in adaptive responses of Chironomus columbiensis triggered by imidacloprid chronic and acute sublethal exposures
The use of imidacloprid is a common pest control practice in the Neotropical region. However, the imidacloprid unintended sublethal effects on...
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Sex and gametogenesis stage are strong drivers of gene expression in Mytilus edulis exposed to environmentally relevant plasticiser levels and pH 7.7
Plastic pollution and changes in oceanic pH are both pressing environmental issues. Little emphasis, however, has been placed on the influence of sex...
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Sex-specific associations of single metal and metal mixture with handgrip strength: a cross-sectional study among Chinese adults
Metallic elements are ubiquitous in the natural environment and always collaborate to affect human health. The relationship of handgrip strength, a...
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Acute physiological response to a normobaric hypoxic exposure: sex differences
Although preliminary studies suggested sex-related differences in physiological responses to altitude/hypoxia, controlled studies from standardised...
