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Individual and Neighborhood Level Predictors of Children’s Exposure to Residential Greenspace
Inequities in urban greenspace have been identified, though patterns by race and socioeconomic status vary across US settings. We estimated the...
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Urinary phytoestrogens and the risk of uterine leiomyomata in US women
BackgroundUterine leiomyomata (UL) is a common gynecological disease in women. Studied on the relationship between single metabolites of urinary...
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The association of urinary heavy metal exposure with frailty susceptibility and mortality in middle-aged and older adults: a population-based study
Heavy metals’ presence as environmental pollutants has a close link to adverse health effects. Frailty, a clinical syndrome hallmarked by elevated...
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Association between multiple vitamins and bone mineral density: a cross-sectional and population-based study in the NHANES from 2005 to 2006
BackgroundBone mineral density (BMD) alterations in response to multivitamin exposure were rarely studied. Our study assessed the association of...
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Association of dietary carotenoid intake with the prevalence kidney stones among the general adult population
PurposeThis study was to examine whether higher dietary carotenoid intake levels were associated with a lower prevalence of kidney stones.
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Mitigation role of physical exercise participation in the relationship between blood cadmium and sleep disturbance: a cross-sectional study
The neurotoxicity of heavy metals received increasingly attention in recent years. Slee** is regulated and coordinated by nervous system, however,...
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Phthalate exposure and blood pressure in U.S. children aged 8–17 years (NHANES 2013–2018)
BackgroundCurrent evidence from epidemiologic studies suggested that phthalate metabolites might be associated with blood pressure (BP) changes....
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Relationship between dietary carotenoid intake and sleep duration in American adults: a population-based study
ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between dietary carotenoid intake and sleep duration.
MethodsAdults enrolled in the National Health and...
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Association between organophosphorus insecticides exposure and osteoarthritis in patients with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
BackgroundOrganic phosphorus insecticides (OPPs) are a class of environmental pollutants widely used worldwide with potential human health risks. We...
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A multi-environmental source approach to explore associations between metals exposure and olfactory identification among school-age children residing in northern Italy
BackgroundMetal exposures can adversely impact olfactory function. Few studies have examined this association in children. Further, metal exposure...
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Lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet is inversely associated with the osteosarcopenia in older adults
ObjectiveOsteosarcopenia adversely affects the quality of life and physical health of older adults. We sought to explore the association between...
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Relationships between minerals’ intake and blood homocysteine levels based on three machine learning methods: a large cross-sectional study
BackgroundBlood homocysteine (Hcy) level has become a sensitive indicator in predicting the development of cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown...
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Association between multiple-heavy-metal exposures and systemic immune inflammation in a middle-aged and elderly Chinese general population
BackgroundExposure to heavy metals alone or in combination can promote systemic inflammation. The aim of this study was to investigate potential...
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Long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 and its components on menarche timing among Chinese adolescents: evidence from a representative nationwide cohort
BackgroundAmbient air pollutants have been suggested to affect pubertal development. Nevertheless, current studies indicate inconsistent effects of...
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Association of volatile organic compound exposure with metabolic syndrome and its components: a nationwide cross-sectional study
BackgroundMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is a health issue consisting of multiple metabolic abnormalities. The impact of exposure to volatile organic...
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Bioelectrical impedance and lung function—associations with gender and central obesity: results of the EpiHealth study
BackgroundObesity is a major public health concern associated with various health problems, including respiratory impairment. Bioelectrical impedance...
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Biological aging mediates the associations between urinary metals and osteoarthritis among U.S. adults
BackgroundOsteoarthritis (OA) is a worldwide public health concern, mainly afflicting older adults. Although the etiology of OA remains unclear,...
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Neighborhood Predictors of Poor Prenatal Care and Well-Child Visit Attendance
PurposeWomen and children continue to miss preventive visits. Which neighborhood factors predict inadequate prenatal care (PNC) and well-child visit...
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Changes in the triglyceride glucose-body mass index estimate the risk of stroke in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: a nationwide prospective cohort study
BackgroundStroke was reported to be highly correlated with the triglyceride glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI). Nevertheless, literature exploring the...
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Pesticide exposure and asthma morbidity in children residing in urban, multi-family housing
BackgroundChildren are potentially more susceptible to the adverse effects of pesticides due to more sensitive organ systems and lower capacity to...
