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Possibly dangerous chemical now banned from baby bottles
July 17, 2012 11:23 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government says baby bottles and sippy cups can no longer contain the controversial chemical bisphenol-A, or BPA. The U.S. chemical industry's chief association, the American Chemistry Council, had asked the Food and Drug Administration to change its rule in October, after determining that all manufacturers... more » -
Dental sealants linked to BPA exposure
September 7, 2010 4:44 PM
A new study finds dental sealants commonly used to prevent cavities may expose children to BPA, a controversial chemical thought to be linked with health problems. Researchers found that materials used in sealants can break down into BPA when they come in contact with saliva. BPA levels can spike... more » -
A study suggests BPA linked to asthma
March 6, 2010 1:00 PM
A new study in mice suggests exposure to the chemical Bisphenol-A may be linked to asthma. Bisphenol-A, or BPA is found in some plastics and the aluminum lining of food and drink cans. In experiments with mice, researchers found that expectant mothers exposed to BPA had pups with more... more » -
A new study suggests BPA linked to asthma
March 6, 2010 12:46 PM
A new study in mice suggests exposure to the chemical Bisphenol-A may be linked to asthma . Bisphenol-A, or BPA is found in some plastics and the aluminum lining of food and drink cans. In experiments with mice, researchers found that expectant mothers exposed to BPA had pups with... more » -
Chemical in plastic bottles linked to impotence
November 11, 2009 5:23 PM
Male factory workers in China who got very high doses of a chemical that's been widely used in hard plastic bottles had high rates of sexual problems, researchers reported Wednesday. Heavy exposure to BPA, or bisphenol A, on the job was linked to impotence and lower sexual desire and... more »
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