BPA stands for bisphenol A, an industrial chemical commonly found in hard plastics and epoxy resins. A host of studies have shown that BPA can harm the reproductive and general well-being of some ...

Retailers and consumer groups started demanding non-BPA-containing plastics. Pediatricians were particularly concerned about limiting BPA exposure in pregnant women, infants, and young children. 4,8 ...

Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a chemical widely used to make hard, clear plastics. It is an endocrine disruptor that has been linked to many negative health effects, including cardiovascular diseases and ...

Bisphenol A, or BPA for short, is a chemical substance that's been used in polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resin since the 1960s. The primary use of BPA is in plastic bottles, food storage containers, ...

Researchers report that some chemicals used in printed food-package stickers as replacements for bisphenol A can still disrupt human ovarian cell function. Chemicals that have taken the place of ...

Plastics. They seem so…inert. Slow to erode or decay, with a biodegradation time measured in the hundreds of years, plastics appear cut off from the organic environment in the way that no other ...

Dear EarthTalk: What is "BPA" used in plastics, and why should I worry about it? Are there certain household items or food containers to avoid because of BPA? - Tina Sillers, via e-mail According to ...

Shortly before 2021 came to a close, a little-known agency proposed some new safety standards that accidentally triggered serious questions about human health in the age of plastics. More specifically ...

Investing in a plastic-free coffee maker is smart. Experts have reassured us that most of the top coffee makers on the market are non-toxic and safe when used correctly. However, as soon as glass or ...

Elisa Hill-Yardin receives funding from Axial Therapeutics, and is a scientific advisor for Adepa (Periobiotics). Elisa is also the treasurer for the Australasian Society for Autonomic Neuroscience ...

It's fairly common to peruse grocery store aisles in search of specific labels. Organic fruits, preservative-free meats, and even sugar-free beverages are just a few of the labels shoppers might keep ...