Minnesota's Healthy Kids MN #biomonitoring program launched in 2021 to measure children's exposure to harmful environmental substances. Our latest blog covers what's next as the final phase wraps up.

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Can cadmium toxicity be a driving force for iron deficiency anemia – a systematic review and meta-analysis Introduction There is a great deal of evidence that cadmium toxicity can have a significant impact on nutritional deficiencies, particularly iron deficiency. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to inve...

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Blood levels of
cadmium (Cd)
were significantly elevated in
cancer patients.
.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...

Co-exposure to lead and cadmium is associated with increased severity of social deficits in children with autism spectrum disorders This case–control study aimed to compare micronutrient (vitamins and minerals) profiles between children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and age- and gender-matched typically developing (TD) controls. It further sought to explore the ...

#ecology #health #publichealth #ASD #pediatrics #microbiome #education #SDGs #neurology #neuroscience #ecotoxicology #biomonitoring

Co-exposure to lead (Pb) and cadmium (Pb)
is associated with
increased severity of social deficits
in children with autism.
.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Neue EU-Verordnung schafft eine einheitliche digitale Plattform für Chemikalien ufi-code.de/neue-eu-vero... Bild: Ki-generiert #EUVerordnung #chemikalien #Echa #reach #CLP #EEA #EFSA #EMA #EUOSHA #kosmetika #lebensmittel #Pestizide #toxisch #emissionsarm #Biomonitoring #CPNP

Nieuwe EU‑verordening creëert één digitaal platform voor chemische stoffen uficode.nl/nieuwe-eu-ve... Beeld: Ai gegenereerd #euverordening #Chemisch #Echa #reach #CLP #EEA #EFSA #EMA #EUOSHA #cosmetica #voedsel #pesticiden #toxisch #Emissiearm #Biomonitoring #CPNP

Human Biomonitoring of Mercury — bridging science, health, and policy. 🌍

🗓 4–9 October 2026 | Hyderabad, India
For more details, visit: icmgp2026india.com/programme.php

#ICMGP2026 #MercuryResearch #Biomonitoring #GlobalHealth #EnvironmentalScience #Hyderabad2026

Trajectories of long-term exposure to PCB153 and Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) air pollution and risk of breast cancer While genetic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors partially elucidate the incidence of breast cancer, emerging research has underscored the potential contribution of air pollution. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) are of ...

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The highest PCB153 air pollution
was associated with a
69% increased odds of
breast cancer.
.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Urinary metabolites of 1,3-butadiene, benzene and toluene and colorectal cancer incidence: a clinical case–control study - Cancer Causes & Control Background Workplace exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has been shown to have a positive association with colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality. Benzene, 1,3-butadiene, and toluene are known c...

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Colon cancer risk
associated with
urinary metabolites from
exhaust fumes and air pollution:

MHBMA3 (1,3-butadiene) OR = 2.62

PPMA (benzene) OR = 2.12
.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Effects of heavy metals on cardiovascular diseases in pre and post-menopausal women: from big data to molecular mechanism involved - Environmental Science and Pollution Research To assess the link between a mixed heavy metal (cadmium, lead, and mercury) and the 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in pre- and post-menopausal Korean women aged ≥20 years, as well as i...

#health #agedcare #ecology #publichealth #gerontology #primaryhealthcare #menopause #biomonitoring #SDGs #healthequity #pathology #ecotoxicology #NCDs

Heavy metal mixtures
are associated with
an increased risk of
cardiovascular disease
in post-menopausal women.
.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Association between urinary DINCH concentration and rheumatoid arthritis: A cross-sectional study The etiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) includes environmental factors, and although DINCH (cyclohexane-1,2-diisononyl ester) is considered less tox…

#endocrinology #health #immunology #publichealth #menopause #gerontology #SDGs #pathology #biomonitoring #primaryhealthcare #EDCs #toxicology

Urinary levels of
the plasticizer DINCH > 1.0 ng/m

are associated with a
44% higher risk of
rheumatoid arthritis.
.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Exposure to conventional and non-phthalate plasticizers in representative Korean population between 2010 and 2018: Sex and age-stratified comparisons Due to the adverse health effects reported for several phthalate plasticizers, many phthalates have been increasingly replaced with alternatives in va…

#ecology #health #publichealth #pediatrics #education #exposome #SDGs #pathology #biomonitoring #healthequity

Urinary levels
show that
exposure of children to
phthalate plasticizers
doubled from 2010 to 2018.
.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Exposure to busy roads
is associated with
higher urinary antimony (Sb) levels (a toxic metalloid),
in children.
.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Acetyl tributyl citrate as a new risk factor for osteoporosis: An integrated study from multi-level toxicological assessment and experimental validation This study aimed to elucidate the toxicological effects and underlying mechanisms of the plasticizer acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC) on osteoporosis (O…

#ecology #health #publichealth #gerontology #exposome #womenshealth #menopause #healthliteracy #biomonitoring #ecotoxicology #bioinformatics #aging

Chronic exposure to
the common plasticizer ATBC
promotes osteoporosis.
.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Associations of gestational and early-life exposure to toxic metals and fluoride with a diagnosis of food allergy or atopic eczema at 1 year of age Studies have indicated that early-life exposure to toxic metals and fluoride affects the immune system, but evidence regarding their role in allergic …

#health #ecology #nutrition #publichealth #ecotoxicology #immunology #pediatrics #healthinformatics #SDGs #primaryhealthcare #biomonitoring #dietetics

Urinary cadmium (Cd) during pregnancy
is associated with increased odds of
food allergies in infants.
.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#pregnancy #nutrition #health #pediatrics #womenshealth #ecotoxicology #neurology #childhealth #education #healthliteracy #foodsystems #biomonitoring #dietetics

Infants with
higher umbilical cord blood

arsenic concentration

had poorer neurodevelopmental performance.
.
www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/13...

Leaves as bioarchives highlight traffic-derived pollution in an urban environment | Environmental Conservation | Cambridge Core Leaves as bioarchives highlight traffic-derived pollution in an urban environment

'Leaves as bioarchives highlight traffic-derived pollution in an urban environment'

A new Report published online as FirstView in #EnvironmentalConservation bit.ly/4jBq81M

Image credit: He et al. #biomonitoring #landuse #pmfmodel #traffic #pollution #Guiyang #China

Intracellular heavy metal nanoparticle storage: progressive accumulation within lymph nodes with transformation from chronic inflammation to malignancy A 25-year-old man had complained of sudden fever spikes for two years and his blood tests were within the normal range. In 1993, a surgical biopsy of swollen left inguinal lymph nodes was negative ...

#hematology #oncology #health #ecotoxicology #cancer #biomonitoring #histology #occupationalhealth

Association between
accumulation of
heavy metal nanoparticles, such as chromium,
within lymph nodes
and risk of lymphoma
.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#ecology #ecotoxicology #health #SDGs #analytical #chemistry #healthinformatics #exposome #algorithms #biomonitoring #gerontology #publichealth #microbiome

Detecting bowel cancer
at a stage where it is not yet technically classified as cancer,

does nothing to address the environmental causes.
.

Sex-specific effects of prenatal exposure to arsenic on hyperactive behavior in offspring: Findings from the birth cohort to experimental study in Wuxi China Strong evidence indicates that arsenic is the risk factor for nervous system impairment. However, the effects of prenatal arsenic exposure on neurodev…

#ecology #publichealth #health #education #neurology #midwifery #pediatrics #biomonitoring #womenshealth #ADHD

Arsenic exposure during pregnancy
decreases dopamine concentrations
in the prefrontal cortex,

leading to hyperactive behavior in male offspring.
.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#ecology #health #gerontology #publichealth #SDGs #ecotoxicology #oceans #foodsystems #nutrition #dietetics #environment #biomonitoring #womenshealth

Female sharks had higher concentrations of
cadmium (Cd).

Nickel (Ni) concentrations increased with age.
.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

'Leaves as bioarchives highlight traffic-derived pollution in an urban environment'

A new Report published online as FirstView in #EnvironmentalConservation

Image credit: He et al.

#biomonitoring #landuse #pmfmodel #traffic #pollution #Guiyang #China
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#health #ecology #nutrition #water #biomarkers #ecotoxicology #SDGs #globalhealth #publichealth #biomonitoring #pathology #primaryhealthcare

Urinary arsenous acid
is associated with

elevated hs-CRP,
depression,
endometriosis,
hypertension.

Arsenic in food and water
needs to be reduced.
.

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#publichealth #ecology #agedcare #health #ecotoxicology #environment #pollution #gerontology #geriatrics #biomonitoring #pathology #emphysema #COPD #SDGs #NCDs

Aluminium (Al),
chromium (Cr),
nickel (Ni),
and tin (Sn)

accumulate in the lungs with age.

Sources of exposure need to be addressed.
.

Decoding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in hepatocellular carcinoma: a multi-omics and computational toxicology approach - Journal of Translational Medicine Background Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), particularly perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), are synthetic chemicals known for their widespread use and envir...

#bioinformatics #gerontology #health #hepatology #oncology #exposome #biomonitoring #toxicology #SDGs

PFAS (forever chemicals)
promote liver cancer.

APOA1, ESR1, IGF1, PPARGC1A, SERPINE1, and PON1,
are core targets in
PFAS-induced hepatocellular carcinoma.
.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Molecular mechanism of bisphenols induction of breast cancer through PGR revealed by network toxicology and transcriptomics integration analysis Bisphenols are widely found in plastic products and may be hazardous to human health due to their estrogenic effects. Bisphenols may be involved in th…

#endocrinology #breastcancer #womenshealth #publichealth #sustainability #biomonitoring

Molecular docking confirmed
BPA, BPAF, BPF, BPS, and TBBPA
binding to PGR.

The progesterone receptor (PGR)
as a core target in
bisphenols-induced breast carcinogenicity
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A snapshot of Singapore’s Trichoptera diversity and distribution within the Northeast Monsoon months of October 2023 to January 2024: doi.org/10.3897/zook...

#bioindicators #biomonitoring #caddisflies

#sustainability #ecology #healthinformatics #pediatrics #biomonitoring #datascience #AI #health #pregnancy #ecotoxicology #toxicology #publichealth #ethics

Preventive healthcare AI
that neglects

biomonitoring of
pollutant mixtures
in parents

increases the risk of
neuroblastoma in children.
.

The Basque Coast Estuarine Sediment Gene Catalogue Scientific Data - The Basque Coast Estuarine Sediment Gene Catalogue

Finally! Chapter 3 of my thesis is live! The Basque Coast Estuarine Sediment Gene Catalogue at @ScientificData rdcu.be/eS72r
with @lanzen.bsky.social @azti.bsky.social and others! #eDNA #Biomonitoring

Biomonitoring of airborne metals in urban environments: new tracers of vehicle emission, in place of lead Samples of Quercus ilex leaves and of the inhalable fraction of atmospheric particulate (PM10) were collected along a busy road and in a park in Flore…

#gerontology #ecology #publichealth #health #neurology #exposome #biomonitoring #aging #healthinformatics #ecotoxicology

Toxic metals from road traffic
(Ba, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, Zn, ...)
accumulate in tree leaves,
with the highest levels in 1-year-old leaves.
.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...