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Environmental Sciences
Humairat H. Rahman, Danielle Niemann, Stuart H. Munson-McGee
Summary: This study investigated the correlation between metal exposure and high blood pressure, finding that certain metals such as arsenous acid, tin, and cesium were associated with increased odds of high blood pressure. Further research is recommended to support these findings and understand the potential impact of environmental metals on human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Aldo E. Calogero, Maria Fiore, Filippo Giacone, Maria Altomare, Paola Asero, Caterina Ledda, Giulietta Romeo, Laura M. Mongioi, Chiara Copat, Maria Giuffrida, Enzo Vicari, Salvatore Sciacca, Margherita Ferrante
Summary: The study found that environmental exposure to lead and cadmium contributes to a decline in human semen quality, while selenium may have beneficial effects. Measurements of metals/metalloids in the seminal fluid may be more predictive of semen quality than conventional blood measurements.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Yuting Chen, Zhipeng Pan, Jiran Shen, Ye Wu, Lanlan Fang, Shanshan Xu, Yubo Ma, Hui Zhao, Faming Pan
Summary: Accumulating evidence suggests that environmental exposure to toxic metals is harmful to human health. However, little is known about the effects of metal mixtures on psoriasis. This study investigated the independent and comprehensive associations between co-exposure to heavy metals and psoriasis in adults. The results showed that certain urinary metals were positively correlated with psoriasis risk, while one urinary metal was identified as a protective factor. Moreover, co-exposure to urinary metal mixtures was found to significantly increase the risk of psoriasis, especially in the young and middle-aged group.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jia Wang, Yu-xin Sun, Shuai Xiang, Chen Yang, Xiang-jun Li, Meng-qi Zhang, Yu-jing Li, Xiao-xuan Li, Zhen-kang Qiu
Summary: This study examined the relationship between blood heavy metals and gallstones using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Results showed that blood selenium was associated with a higher risk of gallstones, particularly in certain demographic groups. Moreover, blood cadmium and mercury were associated with a reduced risk of gallstones within a certain range.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanlin Tian, Jianlong Fang, Feng Wang, Zhihan Luo, Feng Zhao, Yi Zhang, Peng Du, Jiaonan Wang, Yawei Li, Wanying Shi, Yuanyuan Liu, Enmin Ding, Qinghua Sun, Chengcheng Li, Song Tang, Xu Yue, Guoliang Shi, Bin Wang, Tiantian Li, Guofeng Shen, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: This study assessed the associations between PM2.5 constituents and their sources with fasting blood glucose levels in a general Chinese population. The results showed that exposure to PM2.5 was positively associated with elevated fasting blood glucose levels. Certain constituents such as elemental carbon, organic matter, arsenic, and heavy metals were associated with higher fasting blood glucose levels, while barium and chromium were associated with lower fasting blood glucose levels. PM2.5 from coal combustion, industrial sources, and vehicle emissions showed a close association with elevated fasting blood glucose levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanlin Tian, Jianlong Fang, Feng Wang, Zhihan Luo, Feng Zhao, Yi Zhang, Peng Du, Jiaonan Wang, Yawei Li, Wanying Shi, Yuanyuan Liu, Enmin Ding, Qinghua Sun, Chengcheng Li, Song Tang, Xu Yue, Guoliang Shi, Bin Wang, Tiantian Li, Guofeng Shen, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: This study assessed the associations of PM2.5 constituents and their sources with fasting blood glucose (FBG) in a general Chinese population aged over 40 years. The study found that exposure to PM2.5 was positively associated with FBG levels, and increases in certain PM2.5 constituents were associated with higher FBG levels. The study also found significant associations between elevated FBG levels and PM2.5 from coal combustion, industrial sources, and vehicle emissions, but not with secondary sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hai Duc Nguyen, Hojin Oh, Ngoc Hong Minh Hoang, Won Hee Jo, Min-Sun Kim
Summary: The study found that females are more likely to suffer from depression, while elevated serum cadmium levels are associated with an increased risk of depression. On the other hand, doubling daily vitamin B1, B3, and vitamin A intakes can reduce the risk of depression.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Sun, Yi-Xin Wang, Vicente Mustieles, Zhilei Shan, Yu Zhang, Carmen Messerlian
Summary: The association between disinfection by-products (THMs) and allergen-specific IgE antibodies is inconclusive. In U.S. adolescents, higher blood concentrations of TCM and Cl-THMs were associated with increased odds of pet sensitization. However, there was no clear relationship between blood THM concentrations and allergen-specific sensitization in adults.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Yue, Qin Liu, Feng Wang, Wenli Zhou, Liying Liu, Lu Wang, Yong Zou, Liyu Zhang, Meilin Zheng, Shaohua Zeng, Jieying Gao
Summary: This study found that the neonicotinoid insecticide thiacloprid was commonly detected in the urine of Chinese adolescents, and higher concentrations of thiacloprid were associated with delayed genitalia development in boys and early axillary hair development in girls. However, other neonicotinoids did not show any associations with pubertal development.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiongshan Liu, Shijian Hu, Fufang Fan, Zhixiang Zheng, Xinye Zhou, Yuanfeng Zhang
Summary: Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium have negative impacts on human health. A study analyzed the combined effects of these metals on serum sex hormones among adults, finding correlations between specific metals and hormones. The findings highlight the disruption of hormonal homeostasis caused by heavy metal exposure, particularly in older women.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Miranda Baame Esong, Andre Pascal Goura, Bertrand Hugo Ngahane Mbatchou, Berenice Walage, Herman Styve Yomi Simo, Romarique Mboumo Medjou, Martial Pianta Sonkoue, Cyrielle Douanla Djouda, Rose Suzie Fowoh Ngnewa, Milaine Sandra Teugueu Guiagain, Brice-Donald Kemnang Agokeng, Olivia Tania Megaptche Homla, Dan Pope, Jerome Ateudjieu
Summary: In the peri-urban and rural communities of the Dschang Health District in Cameroon, wood is the primary cooking fuel. Supporting households, especially those with limited resources, to adopt LPG equipment for cooking and use in a more exclusive way, is necessary to reduce household air pollution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nian-Wei Lee, Hsin-Yi Wang, Chung-Li Du, Tzu-Hsuen Yuan, Chung-Yu Chen, Chong-Jen Yu, Chang-Chuan Chan
Summary: Exposure to air-polluted heavy metals, particularly cadmium, may increase the risk of lung cancer. Accumulation of cadmium could be a risk factor for the occurrence of lung cancer and may result in poor prognosis in lung cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hafez Heydari, Moslem Lari Najafi, Abolfazl Akbari, Hossein Rezaei, Mohammad Miri
Summary: The study found that maternal exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 was associated with fetal glucose homeostasis dysregulation; in addition, the total street length within the 300-meter buffer of traffic indicators was also related to fetal glucose homeostasis dysregulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gao-Xiang Wang, Bao-Li Huang, Jun-Tong Li, Ze-Bin Fang, Le-Yi Feng, Heng-Xia Zhao, Shu-Fang Chu, De-Liang Liu, Hui-Lin Li
Summary: A correlation was found between urinary nickel levels and BMI and WC in adult males, suggesting the need for reducing nickel exposure, especially in obese men.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaping Li, Dan Luo, Xiaoya Zhao, Han Wang, Zhiyi Zheng, Jun Liu, Chong Liu, Hui Wang, Yingjun Chen, Yinzhu Shang, Wenqing Lu, Surong Mei, Yixin Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of organophosphate esters (OPEs) on semen quality in Chinese men, and found that high concentrations of certain OPEs were associated with reduced semen quality.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)