Common Plastic Chemical Found To Feminize Males and Masculinize Females

Low-level exposure to bisphenol A before birth can permanently alter metabolism, immunity, and disease risk in sex-specific ...

Washington becomes first in nation to ban chemical in receipt paper that causes infertility, heart disease

Washington retailers can no longer use receipt paper containing a chemical known to cause infertility. Beginning this month, ...
DrBicuspid

U.S. examining possible effects of bisphenol A

"There are serious concerns that the same chemicals that are responsible for these deformities in wildlife may also have similar effects in humans and may be the culprit for the widespread increase in ...
C&EN

Lower daily dose of bisphenol A in food is recommended by the European Food Safety Agency

Bisphenol A (BPA) in food is a greater health risk than previously thought, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says in a reevaluation published April 19. The EFSA is recommending a daily intake ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

List of clothing, brands with harmful chemical bisphenol

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Some popular clothing brands test positive for a chemical linked to various health conditions. BPA or bisphenol is a chemical that’s used to make certain types of plastic. It's ...
Science Daily

Scientists question the safety of BPA-free packaging

BPA-free” food packaging may be hiding new risks. A McGill University study found that several BPA substitutes used in ...
Reuters

U.S. examining possible effects of bisphenol A

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The federal agency that investigates health risks is concerned that the chemical bisphenol A may harm people and is spending $20 million to study the substance, widely used in ...