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Bisphenol A Linked to Disease in Adults
Essentia mattress Blog | October 11th 2008 by jason
The debate over Bisphenol A can finally be laid to rest - a joint study between four universities has effectively linked Bisphenol A to heart disease and diabetes in adults. The research paper marks the first time that evidence has been presented e read more
Safe for your babies
mommy's little corner | October 8th 2008 by liza
If you're concerned about recent reports of Bisphenol A and its possible effects on children, you should know about Lafe's Natural BodyCare's new line of baby products. Lafe's entire baby line comes in baby-safe plastic, free of the resins that conta read more
Plastics make it possible... unfortunately.
Observations of a Nerd | October 2nd 2008 by Christie Wilcox
Of all the materials that were discovered in the past 100 years or so, none have become so widespread as plastic. Plastic is used for just about everything. From soda-pop to sterile saline in hospitals, flooring to teflon pans, plastics have become u read more
Protecting yourself and your family from BPA
Battling Heart and Stroke | October 1st 2008 by HART (1-800-HART)
Ever since the bad news about bisphenol A (BPA) broke, I have become more and more wary of plastics. Unfortunately, I’ve found out that we can’t seem to do without plastic in our daily read more
US Food and Drug Administration chooses industry studies over ind…
All Things Reform | September 25th 2008 by David Weller
Food and Drug Administration.Image via WikipediaGovernment reform orgs. deliver news on major events within their areas of expertise.From: Center for Media and DemocracyWhatever Industry Wants Source: Integrity in Science Watch, September 22, 2 read more
Significant disease risk from Tupperware?
spinline.net: The Blog | September 23rd 2008 by Mark
No joke. A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is linked to a 40% increased incidence of heart disease, heart attacks, and diabetes among 18-74 year olds. Unfortunately, t read more
buh-bye drink bottles
Green Grounded | September 23rd 2008 by Ashley Sue Allen
In case you didn’t hear, many plastic drink containers contain a toxin that damages both human health and environmental safety. The toxin is bisphenol A (aka BPA), and this includes your eco-friendly multi-use drink bottles, like some Nalgene read more
New Born Free BPA, Phthalate and PVC Free Pacifiers (Safe and Tox…
Non Toxic Kids: Helping Your Kids Stay Safe, Healthy and Sm… | September 19th 2008 by Katy Farber
Wonderful news today from the makers of BPA free sippy cups and bottles, Born Free. Seems they've made a safe BPA, Phthalate and PVC free pacifier for babies and toddlers.Hooray!As the mother of a one year old who lovingly calls her pacifier "sucks" read more
More Updates on Bisphenol A!
Ur Resident Chef | September 19th 2008 by SheR T
As promised, I bring you all the recent news about BPA when I get them!Now a recent study show that BPA is linked to heart disease, Type II Diabetes and Liver Enzyme Abnormalities. Here is the article for your further reading!To read the other posts read more
And the Hits Just Keep on Comin’: BPA Linked to Heart Disease,…
Know Thy Health | September 18th 2008 by L.M. Verigin
The New Scientist reports: Exposure to a compound commonly found in plastic food containers is linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to the first large epidemiological study in humans. * * * In the read more
how we’re poisoning our children with BPA
musegreen | September 18th 2008 by Meredith Arnold
You know, the news lately hasn’t been exactly uplifting. I find myself reading the obituaries more often just to feel good I’m alive… lovely. Well, this morning I sit down after the kids go to school and there is a gem of an article in the read more
Chemicals and plastics: What’s a mom to do?
News Moms Need | September 18th 2008 by March of Dimes
Is it just me? Is anyone else getting more and more confused about bisphenol A (BPA)? This chemical is used to make hard plastics. It’s found in some food containers, including baby bottles. According to the New York Times, the Food and Dr read more
More on BPA by JAMA
Speedy Sneakers Walking & Running Clubs | September 18th 2008 by speedysneakers
A new report issued by The Journal of the American Medical Association has just been issued and it is a must read for anyone interested in the current happenings concerning BPA (Bisphenol A).Click here for the report. Association of Urinary Bisphenol read more
Is your plastic bottle making you (and your heart) sick?
Battling Heart and Stroke | September 17th 2008 by HART (1-800-HART)
This chemical attracted attention last year when Nalgene plastic bottles were taken off the shelves in Canada. The chemical is called bisphenol A or BPA and it is used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. BPA is “one o read more
Bisphenol A (BPA): The Baby Bottle Killer
Bad Ingredients | September 16th 2008
Bisphenol A is a chemical that is found in tin and plastic food containers. BPA mimics the effect of oestrogen a female sex hormone which has been suspected to cause developmental problems and obesity in young children when it is consumed. Bispheno read more
Chemical in Plastics Linked to Diabetes and Heart Disease - Thank…
AlmostFit.com | September 16th 2008 by metroknow
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Just one really scary word: Plastics
Worried Dad | September 16th 2008
Plastics were the future, but they sucked. Okay, Bakelite was cool, but now you can only find it on stuff in yard sales and Ebay.Now of course, thanks to the Internet, we know that plastics are truly evil and will destroy us all. Or something like th read more
Do plastic baby bottles cause diabetes and heart disease?
Wise Bread | September 16th 2008 by Will Chen
By Andrea DicksonMe, I've been a big proponent of doing away with plastics for a while now. I'd like to feel vindicated, but today's issue of USA Today just sort of made me sad. Check out the slide show here. A study was released today t read more
Another Study Links BPA (Bisphenol A) to Increased Health Problem…
Non Toxic Kids: Helping Your Kids Stay Safe, Healthy and Sm… | September 16th 2008 by Katy Farber
The Washington Post today reports about a new study released showing the effects of BPA on humans. The tests indicated that people with higher levels of BPA had, "higher rates of heart disease, diabetes and liver abnormalities". The article details t read more
Diseases Linked To Common Plastic Chemicals
Impact Lab | September 16th 2008
A study has for the first time linked a common chemical used in everyday products such as plastic drink containers and baby bottles to health problems, specifically heart disease and diabetes. read more
Bisphenol A - toxic effects on human development
iHealthBulletin News | September 14th 2008
NIEHS.NIH.gov - Current human exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in many polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, is of “some concern” for effects on development of the prostate gland and brain and for behavioral effects in fetuses, i read more
BPA Ups the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome, Blocks Formation of Some…
Know Thy Health | September 12th 2008 by L.M. Verigin
massdistraction/flickr No sooner had the California Legislature voted down the proposed ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in children’s products, new reports of potential harm began to show up in the media. First, research from the University of Cincinn read more
Bisphenol A lowers adiponectin, increases metabolic syndrome risk
iHealthBulletin News | September 6th 2008
New research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) implicates the primary chemical used to produce hard plastics - bisphenol A (BPA) - as a risk factor for metabolic syndrome and its consequences. In a laboratory study, using fresh human fat tissues read more
BPA of "some concern" and New Study Finds BPA Effects Primates' B…
Non Toxic Kids: Helping Your Kids Stay Safe, Healthy and Sm… | September 6th 2008 by Katy Farber
The long awaited results of the National Toxicology Program's report on BPA was released, and they have labeled the chemical one of "some concern", according to this video from the Today show. The concerns focus around the effects of BPA on the brai read more
MMR Vaccine and Autism, BPA also raises some concerns
baby-feat | September 5th 2008 by Jason Lorentz
Study Finds No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism The childhood measles-mumps-rubella vaccine does not raise the risk of developing autism, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed tissue biopsies taken from the bowels of kids with autism and read more
Plastics and babies: Is there a risk?
News Moms Need | September 5th 2008 by March of Dimes
We live in a plastic world: bottles, toys, jewelry, telephones, furniture, remote controls, and on and on. Plastics are made from chemicals. One of those chemicals is bisphenol A (BPA), which makes plastics clear, strong and hard to break. BPA is read more
Researchers Link BPA to Substantial Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in…
Grab Some Health News. | September 4th 2008 by Kathleen
New research from the University of Cincinnati finds that BPA is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome, with “average exposure” to the chemical, found in polycarbonate plastics. The report is published online, August 14 in the Journal Environmenta read more
CA BPA Ban Killed; NTP Finalizes BPA Report Urging “Some Concer…
Know Thy Health | September 4th 2008 by L.M. Verigin
Last week, the California State Assembly voted down SB 1713, the bill that would have barred the use of BPA from children’s products. EWG press release: Sat Aug 30 09:16:18 2008 Pacific Time Shady Chemical Industry Campaign Kills California Ban read more
Government questions safety of bisphenol A in baby bottles
baby-feat | September 3rd 2008 by Jason Lorentz
By Matthew Perrone | The Associated Press 11:54 AM EDT, September 3, 2008 WASHINGTON - Government toxicologists have reiterated safety concerns about a chemical used in baby bottles and food containers, just weeks after the Food and Drug A read more
A Simple Guide to Plastic Bottles and BPA
EcoPerks | August 25th 2008 by EcoPerks
Navigating the veritable sea of plastic bottles and containers. Despite hearing a number of warnings about plastic bottles and how toxic chemicals (Bisphenol A) can leech out of them, we still have a tough time decoding all of the numbers. So the fri read more
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