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Was the FDA report on Bisphenol A ghostwritten?
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has taken a particular interest in Bisphenol A (BPA), and the disputed US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety assurance statement on BPA. The newspaper published an extensive... Bisphenol A safety in USA disputed
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United Sates was rebuked last month by an external review of its earlier pronouncement that Bisphenol A (BPA) was "safe at current levels found in plastic food...Plastic poses another potential problem
Two more chemicals exuded from plastics now appear to pose potential problems. Two substances leaching from polypropylene -- quaternary ammonium biocides and oleamide -- have been flagged by medical researchers at the University of Alberta as biologically active enough... Bisphenol A: toxic to babies, OK for adults?
While the Canadian government has decided that Bisphenol A (BPA) is toxic for infants, it has not considered extending the designation to protect adults. Infants are more vulnerable, but adults are... Bisphenol A May Earn 'Toxic' Status in Canada
Bisphenol A, or BPA, may earn the title of "toxic" in Canada after evidence for its' harmful effects continues to mount. BPA is found in hard plastics such as water bottles, baby bottles and other plastic... Bisphenol A Reduces Chemotherapy Effectiveness
Bisphenol A, or BPA, can significantly reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment in cancer patients, say researchers from the University of Cincinnati. The man-made chemical, prolific in many...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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419 views | 6 recommendations | 6 comments
Weekly Radio Spin: Lies, Damn Lies and Military Invasions
Listen to this week's edition of the "Weekly Radio Spin," the Center for Media and Democracy's audio report on the stories behind the news. This week, we look at funding nothing in Iraq, Britain's climate change...
created by Center for Media and Democracy | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Bisphenol A May Cause Diabetes and Obesity
Exotic compounds leaking from plastic may be causing more harm than we ever dreamed. Rumours of sperm count drops in European males linked to pseudoestrogens have been circulating for a few years. Now...
created by Barbara McPherson | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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440 views | 0 recommendations | 2 comments
FDA ignores new bisphenol A health risks
Endocrine disruptor bisphenol A has long been held suspect against a host of health issues, including cancer, early onset puberty and reproductive disorders, and it has now also been linked to heart disease and...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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1169 views | 12 recommendations | 15 comments
Bisphenol A is more common in the environment than original thought
The debate continues regarding Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic bottles and other products. Concerns surface that it's not just the plastic baby bottles, but other products as well, including dental sealants,...
created by EnvironmentalHealthToday | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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507 views | 10 recommendations | 4 comments
Bisphenol A also lurks in teeth
Bisphenol A made headlines last week when Health Canada said the substance is potentially harmful in plastics used for food and water containers. It appears BPA is also used in tooth fillings, but whether it's...Plastics with bisphenol A shelved
Health Canada has yet to make an official announcement about the purportedly dangerous bisphenol A, but many stores aren't taking any chances. Many believe the official announcement will come Friday during a... Health Canada: Bisphenol A is Dangerous
Health Canada has become the first regulatory body worldwide to officially state the worries and potential dangers surrounding Bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is widely used in plastic production - polycarbonate in...
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