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Plastic Chemical BPA is “Of Some Concern” to Children, FDA Says (Finally)
After months of waiting for the Food and Drug Administration to announce its new stance on the safety of the controversial plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA), we now know the answer.
Common, Largely Overlooked Chemical Linked to Liver Damage
Most consumers have heard that lead in children’s toys and other products can cause problems with brain development, lower IQ, and other devastating injuries. Still others also have heard about the tragic health effects of the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which has been linked to sexual dysfunction and genital deformities in adults and children [...]
Plastic Chemical BPA Linked to Heart Disease, Study Says
Countless scientific studies have found exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic bottles, food container liners, and other consumer products can lead to developmental delays in children, impotence in men, and other serious health complications.
BPA Exposure Linked to Intestine Damage, Study Finds
A new study finds exposure to the toxic plastic chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) can cause damage to the intestines.
Toxic Plastic Chemical BPA Should be Avoided, Expert Says
Bisphenol A, the chemical used to make plastic infant bottles, food packaging, and hundreds of other commercial products, should be avoided by children, newborns, and pregnant women, a U.S. expert says.
Jury Still Out at FDA on Toxic Plastic Additive BPA
If you were expecting the Food and Drug Administration to issue its long-awaited decision on the safety of the plastic chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) yesterday as promised, well, just keep on waiting.
Study: BPA Linked to Impotence in Men
Men exposed to high levels of the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) at work are up to seven times more likely to suffer from impotence and other sexual problems, according to a new study.
Huge U.S. Study of Toxic Plastic Chemical BPA Launched
Bisphenol A (BPA), the controversial chemical used to make clear plastic infant bottles and sippy cups and linked to devastating injuries in children, will be the subject of a $30 million study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, officials said.
Plastic Chemical BPA Linked to Aggressive Behavior in Girls
Young girls who as fetuses and newborns were exposed to higher levels of the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) are more likely to display aggressive, hyperactive behavior later in life, a new study has found.
BPA: Toxic Plastic Chemical Associated With Developmental Delays in Children
Bisphenol A (also called BPA) is a chemical widely used in manufacturing infant baby bottles, beverage and food containers, and other plastic products to make them more shatter-proof. Exposure to high levels of the chemical has been linked to severe developmental disabilities, cancers, and other serious health complications in people. The chemical can seep easily [...]
