The fetal basis of adult disease (FeBAD) hypothesis states that many adult diseases have a fetal origin. According to FeBAD, injury or environmental influences occurring at critical periods of organ…
The sporadic nature of Alzheimer's disease (AD) argues for an environmental link that may drive AD pathogenesis; however, the triggering factors and the period of their action are unknown. Recent…
Objective: To determine if long-term exposure to high levels of lead in the environment is associated with decrements in cognitive ability in older Americans. Methods: We completed a cross-sectional analysis…
Background — Blood lead levels above 0.48 µmol/L (10 µg/dL) in adults have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular, cancer, and all-cause mortality. The objective of the present study…